Belgrave Primary School

About Belgrave Primary School

Belgrave Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 4 to 11, sitting within the Cheshire West and Chester local authority. It ranks 7th out of 110 primary schools in the LA, placing it comfortably in the top 5% of schools locally. Its nearest top-performing peers include Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School, Delamere CofE Primary Academy, and Childer Thornton Primary School, all of which score slightly higher on the same ranking metric. Headteacher Juliette Benton leads a relatively small school of 209 pupils, just one place shy of its 210-capacity. The school is non-religious and draws from a local area where 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, Belgrave was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. That’s a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2009, but the school remains a strong performer in a competitive local landscape.

Academically, Belgrave’s Key Stage 2 results are notably strong. In the 2023/24 assessments, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared to a local authority average of just 61%. That gap of 26 percentage points underlines the school’s academic strength. Reading scores are particularly impressive: 97% of pupils reached the expected standard and 63% achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 110. Maths also performed well, with 90% at expected and an average score of 105. Writing saw 87% at expected, though only 7% reached the higher standard. Nationally, Belgrave ranks 595th out of 13,686 primary schools, placing it in the top 5% of the country. Its regional rank in the North West is 86th out of 2,065. The school does not publish progress scores for reading, writing, or maths, so it’s not possible to compare pupil progress directly, but the attainment data speaks clearly.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sensory room, ICT suite, art studios, sports hall, and a chapel. Sports on offer include cricket, football, netball, tennis, dance, and cross country, while clubs extend to coding, drama, film club, eco club, and choir. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, visual impairment, and social, emotional and mental health support. For the 2025/26 intake, Belgrave was oversubscribed: 107 applications for 30 places, with 66 first-preference applications and 30 offers made, giving a ratio of 3.57 applicants per place. That level of demand reflects its reputation locally. This school will suit families who prioritise strong academic outcomes, a supportive but structured environment, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, particularly in the arts and sports. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Boughton Heath Academy, 3.2 km away, but Belgrave’s own Good rating with Outstanding behaviour and personal development makes it a compelling choice for families within its catchment.

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