SchoolScoresDee Point Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5NF
01244 372631 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 25 June 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
132 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 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. | 95% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 61% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 102 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
65 pupils in this year group.
40% — 21 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 58% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 65 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 42 places for other difficulties or disabilities; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.3% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 34th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 29th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 20% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 36 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Highfield Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- J H Godwin Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Arches Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chester Blue Coat CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lache Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grosvenor Park CofE Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saughall All Saints CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dee Point Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dee Point Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Dee Point Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dee Point Primary School?
99% of the 132 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Dee Point Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dee Point Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Dee Point Primary School as their first choice for 39 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 39 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 111218.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.