Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
53%
Capacity
51
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) 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 51 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Jones, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 21% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13544th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 110th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 2 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) 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 | Hollow Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester, WA6 8EF |
| Headteacher | Rachel Jones |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 51 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.0% |
| School Capacity | 51 / 97 (53% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (21%)
13544th of 13,686
Nationally
2038th of 2,065
In North West
110th 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
21%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
21%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
7
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hollow Lane, Frodsham
Cheshire West and Chester, WA6 8EF
Hollow Lane, Frodsham
Cheshire West and Chester, WA6 8EF
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