- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Schools in CH4
A postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: CH4 is a postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester with 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries208 primary · 4 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All CH4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CH4
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.
Top Primary Schools in CH4
8 in CH4, best first
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Chester, CH4 7HS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
28 first choices, 36 offers made
Met the standard at 1152%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 447
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
- Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
6 first choices, 8 offers made
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 91
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Top Secondary Schools in CH4
4 in CH4, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
124 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 792
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
70 first choices, 72 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 797
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1638.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.5%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.7
Nurseries in CH4
9 in CH4, highest Ofsted grade first
Belgrave Pre-School Playgroup
Chester, CH4 7QS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dodleston Pre-School
Chester, CH4 9NN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jigsaw Ash Tree Farm Day Nursery
Chester, CH4 7QR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CH4
4 in CH4, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
124 first choices, 128 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 792
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
70 first choices, 72 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 797
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1638.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.5%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.7
Private Schools in CH4
1 in CH4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The King's School
Chester, CH4 7QL · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CH4, 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.
- Good12
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CH4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CH4 has 20 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CH4
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CH4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CH4?
CH4 has 20 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CH4?
The highest-ranked schools in CH4 on Eduscope are Belgrave Primary School, Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Eccleston CofE Primary School. 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.
How many private schools are in CH4?
There is 1 independent school in CH4. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CH4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in CH4 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.