Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
102%
Capacity
114
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-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 114 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 112 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Dawson, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2872nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 18 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-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 | Saighton Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EG |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Dawson |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 114 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 114 / 112 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2872nd of 13,686
Nationally
404th of 2,065
In North West
25th 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
75%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
75%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Saighton Lane, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EG
Saighton Lane, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EG
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