The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 11% 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-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 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nathan Henaghen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Road, Dodleston, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9NG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dodleston CofE Primary School?
Dodleston CofE Primary School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dodleston CofE Primary School take?
Dodleston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dodleston CofE Primary School?
Dodleston CofE Primary School is in Chester, CH4 9NG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dodleston CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dodleston CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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