SchoolScoresFarndon Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Churton Road, Farndon, Chester, CH3 6QP
01244 621124 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
72 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 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% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 13th 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. | 94% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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
40 pupils in this year group.
50% — 11 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 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. | 104 | 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 39th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 19th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 36 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is Farndon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Farndon Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Farndon Primary School?
96% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Farndon Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Farndon Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Farndon Primary School as their first choice for 24 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 111107.
- 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.