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Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

A council (local authority) in the North West

  • Council
  • 314 schools and nurseries
  • 50,557 pupils
  • 12 towns and villages

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
12 towns

Cheshire West and Chester at a glance

Close to England on most measures

How Cheshire West and Chester's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries314129 primary · 20 secondary · 131 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better98%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths43%Attainment 8 45.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cheshire West and Chester primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

129 mainstream schools in Cheshire West and Chester, best first

Delamere CofE Primary Academy

Tarporley, CW6 0ST · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

43 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1196%

England 62%

Days missed
3.1%
Pupils
177
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Delamere CofE Primary Academy

Mill View Primary School

Chester, CH2 1HB · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

44 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1190%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
242
Pupils per teacher
25.9
View school Mill View Primary School

St Martin's Academy Chester

Chester, CH2 3NG · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

33 first choices, 26 offers made

Met the standard at 1196%

England 62%

Days missed
2.9%
Pupils
177
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school St Martin's Academy Chester
See all 154 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

20 mainstream schools in Cheshire West and Chester, best first

Bishop Heber High School

Malpas, SY14 8JD · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

173 first choices, 170 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1654.6

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,293
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Bishop Heber High School

The County High School, Leftwich

Northwich, CW9 8EZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

226 first choices, 205 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.1

England 46.2

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
1,046
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school The County High School, Leftwich
See all 46 secondary schools

Nurseries in Cheshire West and Chester

131 in Cheshire West and Chester, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 131 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Cheshire West and Chester

29 in Cheshire West and Chester, by the school's Eduscope score

Bishop Heber High School

Malpas, SY14 8JD · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

173 first choices, 170 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1654.6

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,293
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Bishop Heber High School

Christleton High School

Chester, CH3 7AD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

214 first choices, 219 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
1,382
Pupils per teacher
17.0
View school Christleton High School
See all 29 sixth forms

Special Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

22 in Cheshire West and Chester. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Hebden Green Community School

Winsford, CW7 4EJ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
12.0%
Pupils
150
Pupils per teacher
6.6
View school Hebden Green Community School

Hinderton School

Ellesmere Port, CH65 7AQ · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
62
Pupils per teacher
6.1
View school Hinderton School

Oaklands School

Winsford, CW7 1NU · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
178
Pupils per teacher
8.0
View school Oaklands School
See all 22 special schools

Private Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

19 in Cheshire West and Chester. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Jefferson House

Winsford, CW7 1JT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
5
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Jefferson House

The Hammond

Chester, CH2 4ES · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1637.3

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
253
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Hammond
See all 19 private schools
The map

Every school in Cheshire West and Chester, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Newton Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasJ H Godwin Primary School, Needs attention in 5 areasNeston Primary School, Needs attention in 6 areasAston by Sutton Primary School, GoodKingsley Community Primary School and Nursery, GoodAlvanley and Manley Village School, GoodHelsby Hillside Primary School, Expected standard in every areaCharles Darwin Community Primary School, Expected standard or betterMoulton School, GoodWeaverham Forest Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasByley Primary School and Nursery, GoodWinsford High Street Community Primary School, GoodMickle Trafford Village School, GoodCambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School, GoodWhitby Heath Primary School, Good or betterHuntington Community Primary School, GoodUpton Westlea Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasSutton Green Primary School, GoodWaverton Community Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaFarndon Primary School, Good in every areaTattenhall Park Primary School, GoodAshton Hayes Primary School, GoodRossmore School, GoodParkgate Primary School, GoodHorn's Mill Primary School, GoodDarnhall Primary School, GoodHartford Manor Primary School & Nursery, GoodChristleton Primary School, Good or betterWincham Community Primary School, GoodCherry Grove Primary School, GoodWinnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaDee Point Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasElton Primary School, GoodFrodsham Manor House Primary School, GoodWillaston CofE Primary School, OutstandingAntrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaFrodsham CofE Primary School, GoodGreat Budworth CofE Primary School, Urgent improvement in 5 areasTarporley CofE Primary School, GoodSt. Chad's Church of England Primary School, GoodOver St John's CofE Primary School, GoodBarrow CofE Primary School, Safeguarding not metGuilden Sutton CofE Primary School, OutstandingMalpas Alport Endowed Primary School, Expected standard or betterDuddon St Peter's CofE Primary School, Good in every areaShocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School, GoodTilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy, GoodTushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School, Good or betterSt Clare's Catholic Primary School, GoodBishop Wilson Church of England Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt Winefride's Catholic Primary School, GoodKingsley St John's CofE Primary School, GoodCrowton Christ Church CofE Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasWhitegate CofE Primary School, GoodSt Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham, GoodEccleston CofE Primary School, Urgent improvement in 2 areasSaighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School, Expected standard or betterEllesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School, GoodSt Mary of The Angels Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Luke's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, GoodWitton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School, Good in every areaSt Theresa's Catholic Primary School, GoodBlacon High School, A Specialist Sports College, Needs attention in 4 areasUpton-by-Chester High School, GoodBishop Heber High School, Expected standard or betterThe Whitby High School, Needs attention in 4 areasHelsby High School, GoodSt Nicholas Catholic High School, GoodSt Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, GoodThe Firs School, InspectedThe Grange School, InspectedThe Hammond, InspectedCransley School, InspectedAbbey Gate College, InspectedThe King's School, InspectedThe Queen's School, InspectedDee Banks School, Safeguarding not metGreenbank School, Good or betterOaklands School, OutstandingHinderton School, OutstandingDorin Park School & Specialist SEN College, GoodRosebank School, GoodArchers Brook SEMH School, Good in every areaRivacre Valley Primary School, GoodHighfield Community Primary School, Expected standard or betteriMap Centre, GoodBrookside Primary School, GoodRivacre Brook, GoodThe Oaks Community Primary School, Requires improvementKingsmead Primary School, GoodOneSchool Global Northwich, InspectedAncora House School, OutstandingThe Arches Community Primary School, GoodWoodlands Primary School, GoodOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy, Good or betterWharton CofE Primary School, Good in every areaSaughall All Saints Church of England Primary School, GoodThe Winsford Academy, Inadequate in 2 areasThe Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School, GoodDelamere CofE Primary Academy, OutstandingChristleton High School, GoodChester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School, GoodThe Rudheath Senior Academy, GoodHartford Church of England High School, GoodNeston High School, Expected standard in every areaThe Bridge Short Stay School, GoodTarporley High School and Sixth Form College, GoodKelsall Primary and Nursery School, OutstandingThe County High School, Leftwich, Expected standard or betterThe Catholic High School, Chester, Expected standard in every areaSt Martin's Academy Chester, Outstanding in every areaRudheath Primary Academy and Nursery, Good in every areaCloughwood Academy, Expected standard or betterOver Hall Community School, GoodThe Oak View Academy, GoodSt Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School, GoodBoughton Heath Academy, OutstandingMill View Primary School, OutstandingThe Russett School, OutstandingJefferson House, OutstandingVictoria Road Primary School, GoodQueen's Park High School, Good in every areaBarnton Community Nursery and Primary School, OutstandingChilder Thornton Primary School, OutstandingParklands Community Primary and Nursery School, GoodWolverham Primary and Nursery School, Expected standard or betterChester International School, GoodUpton Heath CofE Primary School, GoodLittle Sutton C of E Primary School, GoodClutton Church of England Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasSir John Deane's Sixth Form College, OutstandingSandiway Primary School, Good or betterLittle Leigh Primary School, GoodGrange Community Nursery and Primary School, GoodCuddington Primary School, GoodWeaverham Primary Academy, GoodEllesmere Port Church of England College, GoodThe Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy, GoodAcresfield Academy, OutstandingEaton Primary School, GoodMaple Grove School, GoodComberbach Nursery and Primary School, GoodAbbey School for Exceptional Children, GoodTarvin Primary School, GoodBelgrave Primary School, GoodLeftwich Community Primary School, GoodWestminster Community Primary School, GoodFrodsham Primary Academy, Good or betterWhitley Village School, Good or betterThe Acorns Primary and Nursery School, GoodWeaverham High School, Expected standard or betterSt Oswald's CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasEllesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Needs attention in 4 areasHartford Primary School, GoodWimboldsley Community Primary School, Expected standard or betterWilliam Stockton Community Primary School, GoodWoodfall Primary and Nursery School, Good or betterSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodNorley Church of England Primary School, GoodDodleston CofE Primary School, GoodLache Primary School, GoodWillow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School, GoodHuxley CofE Primary School, InadequateHebden Green Community School, OutstandingOverleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Good or betterOldfield Primary School, GoodMeadow Primary School, Expected standard or betterOak Cottage, Expected standard or betterFern House School and CollegeAdventure Wellbeing School, Expected standard in every areaPetty Pool CollegeHoole Church of England Primary School, GoodCapenhurst CofE Primary School, GoodLostock Gralam CofE Primary School, GoodDavenham CofE Primary School, GoodLower Peover CofE Primary School, OutstandingS4YC Out of school Club and Preschool - Bishop Wilson, Needs attention in 4 areasTarvin Pre-School & Day Nursery, Expected standard or betterMeadowlands Pre-School, GoodMrs Nursery Childcare, GoodSpinney Day Nursery-Bell Meadow, GoodManley and Mouldsworth Pre-School Playgroup, GoodGreat Sutton Day Nursery, GoodKids Planet Frodsham, OutstandingOldfield Pre-school, GoodKiddiecare Day Nursery Limited, GoodChildsplay Nursery, GoodS4YC @ Portside, GoodLittle Bumbles Pre-school, GoodPartou Buttercups Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodWaverton Pre School, GoodHeadstart Nursery and Pre-School, GoodPartou Sunny Days Day Nursery & Pre-School, Strong standard in every areaChester Day Nursery and Nursery School, GoodJigsaw Curzon House Nursery, GoodWeaverham Little Bears Pre-School, GoodThe Abbey Nursery School, GoodS4YC @ Upton Heath Nursery & OOSC, GoodKids Planet Chester, OutstandingBright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodBradley Barns Nursery, GoodJigsaw Ash Tree Farm Day Nursery, GoodLittle Weavers Day Nursery, GoodAshton House Nursery, GoodSandy Bears Nursery and Pre School, GoodWolverham and Stanney Pre-School, GoodGrowing Minds Montessori Childcare, GoodThe Beagle Preschool, GoodAntrobus Pre-School Nursery, GoodThrive Frodsham Hill, GoodDandelions Day Nursery And Family Centre, GoodS4yc @ Stanlaw Abbey, GoodTarporley Pre-School, OutstandingS4YC @ Little Owls Preschool & Nursery, GoodGuilden Sutton Day Nursery, OutstandingGuilden Sutton Pre-school, GoodSmallworld, GoodAshton House Nursery, OutstandingWoodlands Preschool Ltd, GoodGrange House Day Nursery, GoodApplebees Pre-School, OutstandingSt John's Pre-School Nursery, GoodHeadstart-On-The-Hill Nursery & Pre-School, GoodLostock Tiny Tots Pre School, GoodLittle Gems Pre-school, GoodHorn's Mill Pre-School CIO, OutstandingThrive Grosvenor House, GoodBuilding Blocks Day Nursery Anderton, OutstandingSt Wilfrid's Pre-School, GoodPaint Pots Old School House Day Nursery, GoodKidscount Childcare Limited, GoodMollington Pre-School, GoodMoulton Pre-School, GoodNewton Park Pre School, GoodSquirrels Pre-school (Delamere Park), GoodChristleton Pre-School, GoodCapenhurst Village Pre School, Needs attention in 5 areasWeaverham Forest Pre School Trading as Weaverham Pre School, GoodStepping Stones Montessori Childcare Limited, GoodS4YC Out of School Club & Preschool - Sutton Green, GoodFir Cones Day Nursery, GoodThe Stables Nursery School Ltd, GoodWirral Little Sutton, GoodLittler Grange Children's Day Nursery Ltd, GoodBerwick Road Day Nursery Limited, GoodStart Well Learning Limited, GoodStepping Stones, GoodS4YC @ Wharton Childrens Centre, GoodS4YC Ledsham Park Day Nursery, Needs attention in 3 areasBelgrave Pre-School Playgroup, GoodS4YC @ Over Childrens Centre, GoodHoole Bank Day Nursery, GoodUniversity Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery, GoodAcorn Childcare Nursery, GoodSmallworld Pre-School, GoodBarton Day Nurseries Northwich, GoodTilly Tots Daycare, GoodEarly Learning Academy Limited, GoodWhitley Community Pre-School, GoodChester Hopscotch, OutstandingS4YC Out of School Club & Preschool - Whitby Heath, GoodKids Planet Winnington, OutstandingSir Leslie Martin Nursery Ltd., GoodHedgehogs NurseryThe Nursery in Belong, OutstandingGrowing Minds Montessori Childcare - Tarporley, Requires improvementOlive tree preschool, Expected standard or betterKiddiCove Day Nursery LimitedLittle Learners Nursery School, GoodHetty (Hoole Enterprise Trust - Time for You), GoodWirral Neston, GoodS4YC Out of School Club & Preschool - Christ Church, GoodAsh Tree Day Nursery, GoodLittle Angels Childcare, GoodBramblings, Parkgate Day Nursery and Pre school, GoodS4YC @ Mickle Trafford Preschool, GoodS4YC - Willaston Pre School, GoodKids Planet Great Boughton, GoodS4YC @ Blacon Cc, GoodS4YC @ Hooton Nursery, GoodChrysalis Day Nursery Cheshire Limited, GoodDodleston Pre-School, GoodThrive Cotton Lane, GoodLittle Angels Day Nursery, GoodDunkys Day Nursery & Forest School Hapsford Hall, GoodHeather Grove Montessori Nursery, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Northwich, GoodBest Friends Day Nursery Chester Limited, GoodS4YC @ Victoria Road, GoodMeadow Farm Playbus Pre school, GoodThe Grange School Pre SchoolSt Clares Pre School, GoodThe Spinney Day Nursery, Requires improvementHuntington Under 5's Preschool, GoodBeechwood Farm Day Nursery, GoodAdam's Nursery NorthwichAcorn to Oak Nursery Ltd, Expected standard in every areaSt Saviours Pre-SchoolNaturally Curious Day NurseryParkgate Pre-school, Expected standard or betterOakmere Day NurseryEarly Years at Natures NookS4YC @ Whitegate Preschool, Expected standard in every areaSandy Bears Saughall Forest Pre school, Strong standard in every areaChestnut House Day NurseryElmy Hall SchoolThrive Education and WellbeingKings Moat Community Primary SchoolEverly East AcademyThe Greenhouse HyFlex AcademyStart Well Learning Limited, OutstandingLittle Oasis Day Nursery
  • Outstanding29
  • Good191
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet90
Your council

How school places work in Cheshire West and Chester

Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.

About Cheshire West and Chester

Cheshire West and Chester is a unitary authority in the North West with 129 mainstream primary schools and 20 mainstream secondary schools. Towns with the most schools include Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford. Most families get the secondary school they want: 95.0% got their first choice, against 83.6% across England.

Good to know in Cheshire West and Chester

  • If you live in the borough you can name up to three preferences, for any school in England, on your application. Source
  • The council has an online tool to find your catchment school: search for your address and look under 'My House'. Source
  • Living in a school's catchment area can give a child a higher priority for a place than children living outside it, but does not guarantee a place. Source
  • Admission distances are measured in a straight line, but travel assistance distances use a walking route, so your nearest school can differ for each. Source
  • The council does not give travel assistance to a catchment school unless it is your nearest school with a place and your child meets the criteria. Source
  • The school booklets show how many applications each school received last year and how places were allocated, to help you judge your chances. Source

From Cheshire West and Chester council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.

Key dates each year

31 October
Secondary school applications close
15 January
Primary school applications close
1 March
Secondary school offers
16 April
Primary school offers

If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.

92.3%got their first-choice primary school in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 84 of 151 councils. 98.5% got one of their top three.1.4% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.

95.0%got their first-choice secondary school in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 11 of 151 councils. 98.9% got one of their top three.6.7% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.

Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.

2 of 26 primary appeals heard in Cheshire West and Chester succeeded in 2025. 9 of 45 secondary appeals heard in Cheshire West and Chester succeeded in 2025.

Term dates 2026 to 2027

TermStartsHalf termEnds
Autumn1 Sept26 Oct to 30 Oct18 Dec
Spring4 Jan15 Feb to 19 Feb25 Mar
Summer12 Apr31 May to 4 Jun21 Jul

For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.

Nearby councils

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Cheshire West and Chester school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Cheshire West and Chester's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Towns

Schools in each part of Cheshire West and Chester

The blue bar is the average Eduscope score of the primary schools in each town. The black line is the Cheshire West and Chester average, 50.

Browse Cheshire West and Chester by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Cheshire West and Chester vs England

How good are Cheshire West and Chester's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Numbers that sum up Cheshire West and Chester

Cheshire West and ChesterEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 89 primaries with one.

    98%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    10 of the 10 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    43%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 113 schools that have one.

98%

Good or Outstanding

Each square is 1% of schools.

  • Outstanding17
  • Good94
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Cheshire West and Chester in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%60%70%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
30%45%60%201820192020202120222023202420252026
43% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).

The figures in full

The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.

MeasureCheshire West and ChesterEngland
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)98%95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)61%62%
Attainment 845.346.2
Persistent absence18%18%
Pupils per teacher17.2:117.9:1
Spending per pupil£8,015£8,120
In education or work after 1690%91%
Went on to higher education59%56%
Pupils with special educational needs20%21%
Pupils with English as an additional language9%22%
Pupils on free school meals20%27%

DfE local authority code 896, ONS code E06000050.

Living here

What it's like for families

Cheshire West and Chester has 314 schools and nurseries across 12 towns and villages, the biggest being Chester, Ellesmere Port, Winsford and Hartford.

There are 3% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cheshire West and Chester's state schools each January.

Up 3% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cheshire West and Chester20%

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cheshire West and Chester

How many schools are in Cheshire West and Chester?

Cheshire West and Chester has 314 schools, including 154 primary schools, 46 secondary schools, 131 nurseries, 19 independent schools, 22 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cheshire West and Chester?

The highest-ranked schools in Cheshire West and Chester on Eduscope are Delamere CofE Primary Academy, Mill View Primary School, St Martin's Academy Chester. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cheshire West and Chester are rated Good or Outstanding?

98% of inspected schools in Cheshire West and Chester hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 17 schools rated Outstanding and 94 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cheshire West and Chester?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 17.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cheshire West and Chester schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 17.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cheshire West and Chester?

There are 50,557 pupils enrolled across schools in Cheshire West and Chester, with 27,907 in primary and 22,650 in secondary. 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Cheshire West and Chester?

There are 19 independent schools in Cheshire West and Chester. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Cheshire West and Chester on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Cheshire West and Chester?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 314 schools in Cheshire West and Chester by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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