The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 4% 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 4.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- SANDSTONE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Heath Drive, Tarvin, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Tarvin Primary School?
Tarvin Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tarvin Primary School take?
Tarvin Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tarvin Primary School?
Tarvin Primary School is in Chester, CH3 8LS, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tarvin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tarvin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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