This is a smaller than average sized primary school in which almost all of the pupils are White British. The school is part of a soft federation (one that is not formalised) and as such works closely with Acton C of E Primary School in Nantwich. The headteacher is head of both schools. She became executive headteacher of Calveley in June 2012, just prior to the previous inspection. The proportion of pupils supported by pupil premium funding is very small when compared with the national average. (The pupil premium is additional funding allocated for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals or in the care of the local authority.) A broadly average proportion of pupils is supported by school action. A well-below average proportion of pupils is supported by school action plus or has a statement of special educational needs. The school meets current floor standards, which are the government’s minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress in English and mathematics at the end of Year 6. After-school care is provided by the school. Several awards have been achieved recently, including the Artsmark Gold award and School Games Kitemark, for curriculum development. Over the past year there have been significant changes to the teaching staff with some posts being occupied by temporary teachers.