SchoolScoresUpton Westlea Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1QJ
01244 667880 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Chester comparisons use the 4 of its 41 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 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 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 76% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 86% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 79% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 85% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 74% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chester. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 89% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
17 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 111100), before it changed to its current form.
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 | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 24 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism. 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 7th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 20.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.5% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 29th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 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 Joint 22nd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 35th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 36 state primary schools in Chester. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 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
- Mill View Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Heath CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Firs School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Acresfield Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's Academy Chester 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hoole CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chester Blue Coat CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldfield Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Upton Westlea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upton Westlea Primary School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Upton Westlea 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 Upton Westlea Primary School?
91% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Upton Westlea Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Upton Westlea Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Upton Westlea Primary School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 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 151415.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.