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J H Godwin Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5JGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
30%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#13,261
of 13,686 nationally

About J H Godwin Primary School

J H Godwin Primary School in Cheshire West and Chester is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 168 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. That’s 80% full, which leaves some headroom, but the demand tells a different story. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school had 12 places available and received 34 applications in total, with exactly 12 first-preference offers made. That works out at nearly three applicants for every place, a clear signal that local families are keen to get in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38. 7%, well above the national average of around 23% and significantly higher than the Cheshire West and Chester average of roughly 17%. This suggests the school serves a community with higher-than-average levels of disadvantage, which is an important context for understanding its academic results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMelbourne Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5JG
HeadteacherLorraine Cartledge
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils168
Free School Meals (FSM)38.7%
School Capacity168 / 210 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:25

Source: jhgodwin.cheshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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J H Godwin Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.