SchoolScoresHoole CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CHESTER DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3HB
01244 323890 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 February 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
146 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 8th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 89% |
| 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 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 100 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 83% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 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 37%). 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
63 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 134248), before it changed to its current form.
79% — 18 points above the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 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 7th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's Academy Chester 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Grove Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boughton Heath Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grosvenor Park CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Firs School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Mill View Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chester Blue Coat CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hoole CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hoole CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 February 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Hoole CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hoole CofE Primary School?
98% of the 146 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hoole CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hoole CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Hoole CofE Primary School as their first choice for 54 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 49 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 152079.
- 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.