Frequently Asked Questions

What do you want to know?

Q. How do I find out how well a school is doing?
A. Link to the DCSF website for national statistics.

Q. At what age does my child have to start school?
A. See chapter on compulsory school age on our admissions pages.

Q. How do I find out about admission arrangements?
A. Visit our admissions pages. Here you will find information on admission policies, appeals, transfer to secondary schools, apply for a school place online and much more.

Q. Where can I find information about becoming a parent governor?
A. All school governing bodies include parent governors who are normally elected by parents of registered pupils at the school. Further information can be obtained by visiting our governors pages or from the school direct.

Two parent governors, chosen by election by their parent governor colleagues in schools across the County, serve on the Education Advisory Committee as representatives of all parents with children in Cheshire schools.

Q. Where can I find information on travelling to school and paying for school transport online?