Lache Primary School
71%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Lache Primary School
Lache Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lache Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Seager, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
Lache Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 26 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lache Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Football, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Lache 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Hawthorn Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH4 8HX |
| Headteacher | Kate Seager |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.8% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 258 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hawthorn Road, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH4 8HX
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