The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Mike Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Acres Lane, Upton By Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAcresfield Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Upton Westlea Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Upton-by-Chester High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Special school · 1.5km away
The Hammond
Independent · 1.5km away
Mill View Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Firs School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Acresfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Acresfield Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Acresfield Academy?
Acresfield Academy currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Acresfield Academy take?
Acresfield Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Acresfield Academy?
Acresfield Academy is in Chester, CH2 1LJ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Acresfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Acresfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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