The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Ms Kathryn Carruthers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | 07 January 2011
Full inspection
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUpton-by-Chester High School
Secondary · 573m away
Mill View Primary School
Primary · 577m away
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Special school · 582m away
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Primary · 681m away
The Firs School
Independent · 821m away
Acresfield Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Acresfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Upton Westlea Primary School?
Upton Westlea Primary School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upton Westlea Primary School take?
Upton Westlea Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upton Westlea Primary School?
Upton Westlea Primary School is in Chester, CH2 1QJ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upton Westlea Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upton Westlea Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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