The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Saighton Lane, Saighton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School take?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is in Chester, CH3 6EG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School have a sixth form?
No, Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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