Schools in Chester

Chester is the most populous settlement in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester, and the historic county town of Cheshire, set on the River Dee close to the England-Wales border. Founded in 79 AD as the Roman fort Deva Victrix, the city's sandstone walls rank among the best-preserved Roman town walls in England, their almost-complete circuit enclosing a compact centre of medieval lanes and Victorian black-and-white facades. Chester City Centre and Hoole are among the most sought-after pockets for primary catchments, while Great Boughton has long been a school-competitive corner to the east of the old walls. Upton and Christleton offer quieter suburban choices for families. Around 92,700 people lived in Chester's built-up area at the 2021 census, and rail services from Chester station reach Liverpool Lime Street in around 45 minutes and Manchester Piccadilly in under an hour.