Ashton Hayes Primary School
86%
Capacity
129
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Ashton Hayes Primary School
Ashton Hayes Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 129 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Ashton Hayes Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Bell, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3412th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Ashton Hayes Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 21 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashton Hayes Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Ashton Hayes Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 8AB |
| Headteacher | Martin Bell |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 129 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.9% |
| School Capacity | 129 / 150 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3412th of 13,686
Nationally
480th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 110
In Cheshire West and Chester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 8AB
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