The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 51% 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 51.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Ashfield
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Saughall Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Community Primary School
Primary · 328m away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 445m away
J H Godwin Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Secondary · 812m away
Dee Point Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Ancora House School
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Queen's School
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Arches Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Arches Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Arches Community Primary School?
The Arches Community Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Arches Community Primary School take?
The Arches Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Arches Community Primary School?
The Arches Community Primary School is in Chester, CH1 5EZ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Arches Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Arches Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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