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CH4 7FZ · Free School
Kings Moat Community Primary School
- Ages 3 to 11
- Chester CH4
In short: a popular primary free school with a nursery.
Good to know
- In demand. In 2026, 16 families put it first and 12 of them got a place. It made 15 Reception offers in all.
- Nursery from 3, so younger brothers and sisters can start early.
Worth checking
- No grade we can show. Read the latest Ofsted report before you visit.
- Hard to get into. 16 families put it first, and it made 15 offers.
- Reception, 202612 of 16first choices got a place
Inspections
Not inspected yet
We don't hold an inspection for Kings Moat Community yet.
Getting in
Could your child get a place?
In 2026 some families who put Kings Moat Community first didn't get a place.
31 families applied and 15 were offered Reception places
Families list several schools, so this counts every family who listed it, not only those who put it first. 16 families put it first, and 4 of them didn't get a place.
In 2026, 3 of the 15 places went to families who put it lower or didn't list it, because they came first under the admissions rules. Room for 210 suggests about 30 places a year. The exact number is in the school's admissions policy.
Who gets a place first
When there are more children than places, most schools give places in an order like this. Check the school's own policy.
- 1Children in care, or who used to be
- 2Children with a brother or sister already at the school
- 3Everyone else, closest first
Good to know: a place in the nursery doesn't guarantee a Reception place. You still need to apply.
How close do you need to live? Ask the council for Cheshire West and Chester for the last distance offered. Many councils publish it each year, but there's no national file, so we don't hold it.
If you don't get a place: you can appeal. In Cheshire West and Chester, 2 of the 26 appeals heard for places from September 2025 succeeded. Across England, 15% did.
Applying for September 2027
These dates are for the next round. The figures above are for children who started in September 2026.
Now
Open days run in the autumn. Ask the school for dates.
15 Jan 2027
Deadline to apply to the council for Cheshire West and Chester.
16 Apr 2027
Offers day. You'll hear from the council.
Sep 2027
Your child starts Reception.
Day to day
Life at Kings Moat Community
Nursery classFrom age 3.
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about Kings Moat Community. Take this list with you.
- 1“Does a nursery place help with getting into Reception?”In 2026, 31 families applied and 15 were offered places.
- 2“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
See all Cheshire West and Chester primariesOther primary schools nearby
Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Kings Moat Community compares with its neighbours.
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Ofsted: GoodBelgrave Primary School
CH4 7QS · Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Met the standard
- 87%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Ofsted: GoodLache Primary School
CH4 8HX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Met the standard
- 31%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.0
Ofsted: GoodSt Clare's Catholic Primary School
CH4 8HX · State · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Met the standard
- 50%
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Keep an eye on Kings Moat Community
We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.
The basics
School details
- Ages
- 3 to 11, with nursery
- Type
- Free School
- Academy trust
- Sandstone Trust
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- None
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Cadwallader
- Opened
- September 2026
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Address
- Moat Lane, Chester, CH4 7FZ
- Phone
- 01244 906896
- Website
- www.kingsmoatcp.school
- School number (URN)
- 152474 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
How hard is it to get a place?
In 2026, 31 families applied and 15 were offered Reception places, and 16 families put it as their first choice. Not every family who put it first got a place, so list more than one school.
Does Kings Moat Community have a nursery?
Yes, it has a nursery class. A nursery place doesn't guarantee a Reception place, so you still need to apply.
Is it a faith school?
No, it doesn't have a religious character.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.