The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- FSM
- 45.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Judith McGuinness (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dee Banks, Deebanks School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chester International School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Queen's Park High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Huntington Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dee Banks School's Ofsted rating?
Dee Banks School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dee Banks School?
Dee Banks School currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dee Banks School take?
Dee Banks School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Dee Banks School?
Dee Banks School is in Chester, CH3 5UX, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dee Banks School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dee Banks School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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