The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 4.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Lenton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Becketts Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5RW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Boughton Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?
Boughton Heath Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boughton Heath Academy?
Boughton Heath Academy currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boughton Heath Academy take?
Boughton Heath Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boughton Heath Academy?
Boughton Heath Academy is in Chester, CH3 5RW, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boughton Heath Academy have a sixth form?
No, Boughton Heath Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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