Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Primary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester. Report card, Jan 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 13 January 2026, report published 1 March 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.3 milesWinnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School
Report card, May 2026: 7 expected
- 0.5 milesSt Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
School remains Good (Oct 2022)
- 0.7 milesKingsmead Primary School
Good (Jan 2024)
- 0.8 milesWitton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Jan 2025)
- 0.8 milesHartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Good (Apr 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.