Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Theresa Rainford, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1371st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 29 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Guilden Sutton CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Arrowcroft Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7ES |
| Headteacher | Theresa Rainford |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.4% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Jun 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1371st of 13,686
Nationally
168th of 2,065
In North West
13th 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
81%
Expected Standard
32%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
81%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Arrowcroft Road, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7ES
Arrowcroft Road, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7ES
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