The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp 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 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Kevin Manning (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Elton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4LT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Elton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elton Primary School?
Elton Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elton Primary School take?
Elton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elton Primary School?
Elton Primary School is in Chester, CH2 4LT, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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