Best Primary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
158 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Cheshire West and Chester, 158 primary schools educate 31,933 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.29, slightly higher than the national average.
- Cheshire West and Chester's primary schools have 91.4% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 17 Outstanding and 89 Good out of 116 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester have 58.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with 19.1% eligible for free school meals and 8.8% speaking English as an additional language.
- With 14.8% of pupils having special educational needs, Cheshire West and Chester's primary schools spend £7,797 per pupil, above the national average, and have a persistent absence rate of 14.4%.
Abbey Gate College
Chester, CH3 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils464
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Cransley School
Northwich, CW9 6HN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils252
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OneSchool Global Northwich
Northwich, CW9 7UE
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils104
P/T Ratio–
The Grange School
Northwich, CW8 1LU
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,204
P/T Ratio–
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The Hammond
Chester, CH2 4ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
The King's School
Chester, CH4 7QL
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,139
P/T Ratio–
The Queen's School
Chester, CH1 2NN
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils383
P/T Ratio–
Jefferson House
Winsford, CW7 1JT
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils5
P/T Ratio–
Lache Primary School
Chester, CH4 8HX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils183
P/T Ratio–
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Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Northwich, CW8 4QL
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence4.9%
Pupils490
P/T Ratio20.0
Frodsham Primary Academy
Frodsham, WA6 7PZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence9.7%
Pupils85
P/T Ratio16.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 158 primary 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) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,797 | £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.