The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 9% 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Andrew Hutchings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Brooklands Road, Parkgate, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 6SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Parkgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkgate Primary School?
Parkgate Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkgate Primary School take?
Parkgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkgate Primary School?
Parkgate Primary School is in Neston, CH64 6SW, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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