Chester primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. 23% achieve the higher standard—nearly triple the England average of 8%—demonstrating exceptional performance among top achievers. Acresfield Academy, Waverton Community Primary School, and Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 88% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 46 primary schools serving Chester and surrounding villages, families across the historic city and nearby communities benefit from well-established schools that combine strong results with welcoming, family-focused environments. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Ashton Hayes Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Barrow CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | The Arches Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #29 | Highfield Community Primary School, Chester | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #35 | St Theresa's Catholic Primary School, Chester | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #37 | Dee Point Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #40 | J H Godwin Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Capenhurst CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Firs School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #12 | Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | The Queen's School | Independent | All-through | 5-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #11 | Christleton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #31 | Clutton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #21 | Dodleston CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #26 | Eccleston CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #38 | Elton Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #33 | Farndon Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #8 | Boughton Heath Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #3 | Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
| N/A | The King's School, Chester | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #5 | St Martin's Academy Chester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #13 | St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #16 | Hoole Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #20 | Huntington Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #32 | Cherry Grove Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #39 | Huxley CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Inadequate |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #34 | St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Chester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #36 | Lache Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #18 | Mickle Trafford Village School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #9 | St Oswald's CofE Primary School, Chester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #4 | Newton Primary School, Chester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #28 | Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Abbey Gate College | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #15 | Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #22 | Tarvin Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #23 | Tattenhall Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #6 | Mill View Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #17 | Upton Westlea Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #1 | Acresfield Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #19 | Upton Heath CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #24 | Oldfield Primary School, Chester | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #2 | Waverton Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
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| #10 | Belgrave Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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