The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Gilbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cherry Grove Road, Chester, CH3 5EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoole Church of England Primary School
Primary · 695m away
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 738m away
Maple Grove School
Independent · 827m away
Dee Banks School
Special school · 1.1km away
Oldfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Chester International School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Queen's Park High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cherry Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Grove Primary School?
Cherry Grove Primary School currently has 272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Grove Primary School take?
Cherry Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Grove Primary School?
Cherry Grove Primary School is in Chester, CH3 5EG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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