The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Lorraine Cartledge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Secondary · Very close
The Arches Community Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Dee Point Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 930m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ancora House School
Pupil referral unit · 2.4km away
Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
The Queen's School
Independent · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is J H Godwin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
J H Godwin Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend J H Godwin Primary School?
J H Godwin Primary School currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does J H Godwin Primary School take?
J H Godwin Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is J H Godwin Primary School?
J H Godwin Primary School is in Chester, CH1 5JG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does J H Godwin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, J H Godwin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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