SchoolScoresChristleton Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AY
01244 455288 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
119 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Chester comparisons use the 20 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 14th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 77 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 61% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 86% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 55%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Chester figures pool parents at the Chester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
53% — 8 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire West and Chester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 36 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 9.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Boughton Heath Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldfield Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waverton Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Grove Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Huntington Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hoole CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's Academy Chester 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grosvenor Park CofE Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Christleton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Christleton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Christleton Primary School?
98% of the 119 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Christleton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Christleton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Christleton Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111149.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.