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Schools in Christleton and Waverton

A town in Cheshire West and Chester

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 1,799 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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

Christleton and Waverton at a glance

Ahead of England on primary inspections

How Christleton and Waverton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries52 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths55%Attainment 8 52.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary4%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school12%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Christleton and Waverton

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 Christleton and Waverton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Christleton and Waverton

2 mainstream schools in Christleton and Waverton, best first

Christleton Primary School

Chester, CH3 7AY · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well below the England average.

22 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1153%

England 62%

Days missed
3.0%
Pupils
220
Pupils per teacher
23.4
View school Christleton Primary School

Waverton Community Primary School

Chester, CH3 7QT · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results well above the England average.

16 first choices, 16 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
3.1%
Pupils
197
Pupils per teacher
22.1
View school Waverton Community Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Christleton and Waverton

1 mainstream schools in Christleton and Waverton, best first

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

Nurseries in Christleton and Waverton

2 in Christleton and Waverton, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Christleton and Waverton

1 in Christleton and Waverton, by the school's Eduscope score

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
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Every school in Christleton and Waverton, on one map

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Waverton Community Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaChristleton Primary School, Good or betterChristleton High School, GoodWaverton Pre School, GoodChristleton Pre-School, Good
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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.

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What's on offer for each age

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Christleton and Waverton vs England

How good are Christleton and Waverton's schools?

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

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Christleton and Waverton

Christleton and WavertonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    55%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    4%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Christleton and Waverton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%75%100%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%55%80%2018201920222023202420252026
55% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Christleton and Waverton has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% more pupils than in 2018.

4% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Christleton and Waverton'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.

Christleton and Waverton4%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Christleton and Waverton

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How many schools are in Christleton and Waverton?

Christleton and Waverton has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Christleton and Waverton?

The highest-ranked schools in Christleton and Waverton on Eduscope are Christleton Primary School, Christleton High School, Waverton Community 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.

What percentage of schools in Christleton and Waverton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Christleton and Waverton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Christleton and Waverton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Christleton and Waverton, 65% 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 Christleton and Waverton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Christleton and Waverton is 18.0:1. 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 Christleton and Waverton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Christleton and Waverton is 11.7%. 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 Christleton and Waverton?

There are 1,799 pupils enrolled across schools in Christleton and Waverton, with 417 in primary and 1,382 in secondary. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Christleton and Waverton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Christleton and Waverton 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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