St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

About St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Cheshire West and Chester has been rated Good in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2015. The school's leadership and management, as well as its early years provision, are also judged Good. The most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 75%. This comfortably exceeds the local authority average of 61% for primary schools, placing St. Chad's in the top 25% of schools nationally for this measure. In the local authority rankings, the school sits 22nd out of 110 primary schools, putting it in the 20th percentile. This performance is particularly strong given that 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average.

Digging into the Key Stage 2 results from the 2023/24 academic year, the school's strengths become clearer. In maths, 92% of pupils achieved the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 106, and 29% reached the higher standard. Reading saw 79% at the expected level, with an average score of 108 and 38% hitting the higher threshold. Writing was similarly solid, with 88% meeting expectations and 21% achieving greater depth. While the school does not have published progress scores for reading, writing or maths, the attainment figures are strong across the board. The 13% of pupils who reached the higher standard in all three subjects is a respectable figure. Compared with the local authority's top-performing peers, such as Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School, St. Chad's holds its own, especially given its above-average level of disadvantage.

The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 41 applications for 24 places and all 24 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. Facilities include an ICT suite, library, art studios, music rooms and a chapel, and the school offers a range of sports including swimming, cricket and gymnastics, plus clubs such as gardening, choir and science club. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and profound learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With a capacity of 210 and only 163 pupils on roll, class sizes are likely to be small. This is a school that suits families looking for a strong academic record in a Church of England setting, with a clear track record of improvement and a supportive environment for children with additional needs.

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