The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Oliver Mitchell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChristleton High School
Secondary · 360m away
Oldfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Waverton Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Cherry Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Dee Banks School
Special school · 2.1km away
Huntington Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Maple Grove School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christleton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christleton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christleton Primary School?
Christleton Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christleton Primary School take?
Christleton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christleton Primary School?
Christleton Primary School is in Chester, CH3 7AY, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christleton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christleton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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