Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
395
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 395 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Hover, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8038th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 63rd out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 32 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Chester Blue Coat Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4HG |
| Headteacher | Matthew Hover |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 395 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 395 / 420 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8038th of 13,686
Nationally
1142nd of 2,065
In North West
63rd 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
59%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
59%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Walpole Street, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4HG
Walpole Street, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4HG
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