The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Upton Lane, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Special school · 568m away
Upton Westlea Primary School
Primary · 681m away
Mill View Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Acresfield Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Acresfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Upton-by-Chester High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Firs School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ancora House School
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Upton Heath CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upton Heath CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upton Heath CofE Primary School?
Upton Heath CofE Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upton Heath CofE Primary School take?
Upton Heath CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upton Heath CofE Primary School?
Upton Heath CofE Primary School is in Chester, CH2 1ED, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upton Heath CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upton Heath CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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