Schools near CH1
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester · ranked for your family, with the reasons
12 state primary schools within 2 miles and 10 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CH1, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.
iWhere the middle is
How it is worked outThe middle of CH1 is the average position of the 23 schools and nurseries we hold in it.
- Distances are as the crow flies.
State primary schools near CH1
12 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of CH1, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.20 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters3.2 of 20 points
Better than 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters18 of 20 points
0.20 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.37 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 70
- Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points
Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.3 of 20 points
0.37 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points
Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 68of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2020)
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters17 of 20 points
Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2020: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points
Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.56 miles
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points
Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.4 of 20 points
0.56 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.6 of 10 points
Classes average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 46% in England
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points
Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points
Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 41% of schools in England
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.3 of 20 points
1.4 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points
Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 53of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 3% in England · not every first choice met in 2026
How it scored 53
- Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points
Top 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.5 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 30 of 44. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points
Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 49of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.6 miles
How it scored 49
- Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points
Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters4.5 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points
Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 49of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.67 miles · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 49
- Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points
Better than 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.3 of 20 points
0.67 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points
Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 45of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.98 miles · classes of 25 on average
How it scored 45
- Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points
Better than 7% of 14,817 state schools in England: 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.2 of 20 points
0.98 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points
Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near CH1
10 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CH1, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.
- 71of 100
Places reached 4.10 miles in 2025 · results: top 24% in England · 2.2 miles
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points
Top 24% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.36 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.3 of 20 points
2.2 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 4.10 miles away; this school is 2.17 miles from the middle of CH1, closer than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 10.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points
Classes average 20.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 2.4 miles
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points
Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.5 of 20 points
2.4 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points
Classes average 20.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 19 on average
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters8.7 of 20 points
Better than 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.08 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters9.6 of 20 points
2.6 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 6.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 55of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 19 on average
How it scored 55
- Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points
Better than 12% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.58 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.3 of 20 points
3.7 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 11.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 26.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.72 miles · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 54
- Resultsmatters2 of 20 points
Better than 10% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.63 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters17.1 of 20 points
0.72 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 14.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 25.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points
Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 8.71 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 49
- Resultsmatters3 of 20 points
Better than 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.51 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters1.5 of 20 points
4.6 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 8.71 miles away; this school is 4.64 miles from the middle of CH1, closer than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 98.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.7 of 10 points
Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 49of 100
Ofsted: Good (2022) · 2.3 miles · classes of 13 on average
How it scored 49
- Resultsmatters0.2 of 20 points
Better than 1% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters10.7 of 20 points
2.3 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 15.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 12.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 13.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Good (2019) · results: top 31% in England · 3.0 miles
How it scored 49
- Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points
Top 31% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.2 of 20 points
3.0 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2024 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.23 miles away; this school is 2.96 miles from the middle of CH1, further than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Attendance and behavioura little4.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points
Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 18 on average · absence 11.0% (similar schools 9.0%)
How it scored 47
- Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points
Better than 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.47 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.3 of 20 points
4.2 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 11.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 9.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 18.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 43of 100
Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 29% in England · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 43
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.28 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.4 of 20 points
4.2 miles from the middle of CH1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters1.3 of 20 points
In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.15 miles away; this school is 4.15 miles from the middle of CH1, further than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.
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