The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 96% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
96%
+34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 5.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Ms Wenda Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
91 Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Martin's Academy Chester's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's Academy Chester was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martin's Academy Chester?
St Martin's Academy Chester currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martin's Academy Chester take?
St Martin's Academy Chester caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martin's Academy Chester?
St Martin's Academy Chester is in Chester, CH2 3NG, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martin's Academy Chester have a sixth form?
No, St Martin's Academy Chester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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