The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Rodgers, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% 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 1389th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 27 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Union Street, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 1QP |
| Headteacher | Karen Rodgers |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.3% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1389th of 13,686
Nationally
171st of 2,065
In North West
14th 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
81%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
81%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Union Street, Union Street, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 1QP
Union Street, Union Street, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 1QP
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