SchoolScoresGuilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Arrowcroft Road, Guilden Sutton, Chester, CH3 7ES
01244 300353 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 19 September 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
99 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 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 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 4th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 88% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 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% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%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
31 pupils in this year group.
84% — 23 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 81 |
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 38th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 8th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 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 4th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 24th highest of 36 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Mickle Trafford Village School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldfield Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barrow CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 urgent improvement · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hoole CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christleton Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's Academy Chester 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Grove Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boughton Heath Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Firs School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School?
100% of the 99 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 111273.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.