The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
47%
-15.0pp 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)
105
0.0 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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 100
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Rees-Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Eaton Road, Eccleston, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9HD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King's School
Independent · 1.7km away
Huntington Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Belgrave Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 2.4km away
The Catholic High School, Chester
Secondary · 2.4km away
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Lache Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eccleston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eccleston CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eccleston CofE Primary School?
Eccleston CofE Primary School currently has 100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eccleston CofE Primary School take?
Eccleston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eccleston CofE Primary School?
Eccleston CofE Primary School is in Chester, CH4 9HD, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eccleston CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eccleston 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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