Best Church of England Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
43 church of england schools found
Key Facts
- In Cheshire West and Chester, 43 Church of England schools educate 8,998 pupils, accounting for 11.8% of all schools in the area, which is above the national average of 8.8%.
- These schools have a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 15.8%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.
- Of the 32 inspected Church of England schools in Cheshire West and Chester, 4 are Outstanding and 24 are Good, with a further 4 schools rated as Requires Improvement and none as Inadequate.
- Church of England schools in the area have a KS2 expected standard rate of 62.0%, and at KS4, 31.1% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, with a persistent absence rate of 17.9%.
The King's School
Chester, CH4 7QL
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,139
P/T Ratio–
Willaston CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Neston, CH64 2TN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence3.9%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio24.3
Delamere CofE Primary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Tarporley, CW6 0ST
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence3.1%
Pupils179
P/T Ratio17.9
Dodleston CofE Primary School
Chester, CH4 9NG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils73
P/T Ratio14.6
Over St John's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Winsford, CW7 2LU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence6.1%
Pupils137
P/T Ratio18.0
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chester, CH3 7ES
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence3.9%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio24.1
Hartford Church of England High School
Ofsted
Good
Northwich, CW8 1LH
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.15
Attainment 847.1
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils1,070
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Whitchurch, SY13 4QS
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence3.7%
Pupils110
P/T Ratio20.0
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Neston, CH64 5SE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence5.5%
Pupils61
P/T Ratio15.2
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Frodsham, WA6 8EF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected21%
Absence8.8%
Pupils51
P/T Ratio11.0
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH1 1QP
Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence6.8%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio18.5
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH3 6EG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence4.1%
Pupils114
P/T Ratio15.4
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH3 5XF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.26
Attainment 848.8
Eng+Maths72%
Pupils1,203
SA
Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH1 6EP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence4.5%
Pupils277
P/T Ratio18.7
Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Malpas, SY14 7HB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence3.0%
Pupils121
P/T Ratio22.6
CC
Clutton Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH3 9ER
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence9.7%
Pupils38
P/T Ratio11.9
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH4 9HD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.4%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio20.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 363 church of england schools in Cheshire West and Chester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.07 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,400 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.