The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
0%
-8.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Matthew Hover (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey School for Exceptional Children
Independent · 721m away
The Queen's School
Independent · 791m away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ancora House School
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Newton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Chester International School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Firs School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School take?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is in Chester, CH1 4HG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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