What did School Atlas judge Brereton CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Brereton CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Brereton CofE Primary School?

Brereton CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll.

What ages does Brereton CofE Primary School take?

Brereton CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Brereton CofE Primary School located?

Brereton CofE Primary School is located in Sandbach, CW11 1RN, Cheshire East.

How do I apply to Brereton CofE Primary School?

Brereton CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Brereton CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Brereton CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Brereton CofE Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Brereton CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.583 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Brereton CofE Primary School?

When Brereton CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements, residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission — Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission. This includes half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of parent/carer’s partner, and in every case the child should be living in the same family unit at t he same address; 3. Children resident in the parish — Children resident in the parish. (a map is available from school), and 2 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Brereton CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at Brereton CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Brereton CofE Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How far did offers reach?

4.583miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Brereton CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Brereton CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements, residence order or special guardianship order).
2Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission — Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission. This includes half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of parent/carer’s partner, and in every case the child should be living in the same family unit at t he same address.
3Children resident in the parish — Children resident in the parish. (a map is available from school)
4Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church , which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (we may ask for evidence such as the supplementary form completed by your vicar), attending a minimum of two services per month for at least six months prior to the closing date for applicatio ns. In the event that the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admission arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alte rnative premises have been available for public worship.
5Pupils living nearest to the school measured using an Ordnance Survey address -point system which measures straight line — Pupils living nearest to the school measured using an Ordnance Survey address -point system which measures straight line distances in miles from the address point of the school to the address point of the place of residence.

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Cheshire East Council's determined admission arrangements section of the 2027 "applying for school places" guide (arrangements for 2027-28).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Brereton CofE Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Brereton CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Brereton CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Brereton CofE Primary School?: Brereton CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll.
What ages does Brereton CofE Primary School take?: Brereton CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Brereton CofE Primary School located?: Brereton CofE Primary School is located in Sandbach, CW11 1RN, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Brereton CofE Primary School?: Brereton CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Brereton CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Brereton CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Brereton CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Brereton CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.583 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Brereton CofE Primary School?: When Brereton CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements, residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission — Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission. This includes half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of parent/carer’s partner, and in every case the child should be living in the same family unit at t he same address; 3. Children resident in the parish — Children resident in the parish. (a map is available from school), and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Brereton CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at Brereton CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.583miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Brereton CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Brereton CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements, residence order or special guardianship order).
2Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission — Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission. This includes half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of parent/carer’s partner, and in every case the child should be living in the same family unit at t he same address.
3Children resident in the parish — Children resident in the parish. (a map is available from school)
4Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a Christian church , which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (we may ask for evidence such as the supplementary form completed by your vicar), attending a minimum of two services per month for at least six months prior to the closing date for applicatio ns. In the event that the church has been closed for public worship and has not provided alternative premises for that worship, the requirements of these admission arrangements in relation to attendance will only apply to the period when the church or alte rnative premises have been available for public worship.
5Pupils living nearest to the school measured using an Ordnance Survey address -point system which measures straight line — Pupils living nearest to the school measured using an Ordnance Survey address -point system which measures straight line distances in miles from the address point of the school to the address point of the place of residence.

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Cheshire East Council's determined admission arrangements section of the 2027 "applying for school places" guide (arrangements for 2027-28).

Brereton CofE Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Brereton CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Brereton CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Brereton CofE Primary School?: Brereton CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll.
What ages does Brereton CofE Primary School take?: Brereton CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Brereton CofE Primary School located?: Brereton CofE Primary School is located in Sandbach, CW11 1RN, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Brereton CofE Primary School?: Brereton CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Brereton CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Brereton CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Brereton CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Brereton CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.583 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Brereton CofE Primary School?: When Brereton CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted — Looked after children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were OFFICIAL adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements, residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission — Children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the year of admission. This includes half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of parent/carer’s partner, and in every case the child should be living in the same family unit at t he same address; 3. Children resident in the parish — Children resident in the parish. (a map is available from school), and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Brereton CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at Brereton CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Brereton Playgroup and Preschool

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Good

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