The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 2.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Theresa Rainford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Arrowcroft Road, Guilden Sutton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMickle Trafford Village School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Hammond
Independent · 1.8km away
Oldfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Barrow CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Maple Grove School
Independent · 2.6km away
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Cherry Grove Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School?
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School take?
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School?
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School is in Chester, CH3 7ES, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Guilden Sutton 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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