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Chester, Cheshire West and Chester · ranked for your family, with the reasons

8 state primary schools within 2 miles and 7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CH4, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near CH4

8 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of CH4, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Lache Primary School

    State primary · Chester · 0.47 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.47 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points

      Better than 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 31% 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

    • Distancematters15.3 of 20 points

      0.47 miles from the middle of CH4, 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 little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 6.6 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 little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Belgrave Primary School

    State primary · Chester · 0.41 miles

    61of 100

    Results: top 5% in England · 0.41 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 87% 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, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.9 of 20 points

      0.41 miles from the middle of CH4, 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: 29 of 50. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 2.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 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

    The school's page
  3. St Clare's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Chester · 0.53 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.53 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 59
    • 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

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.7 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of CH4, 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 little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.3 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 little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Kings Moat Community Primary School

    State primary · Chester · 0.25 miles

    57of 100

    0.25 miles

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.5 of 20 points

      0.25 miles from the middle of CH4, 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 Reception at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Chester · 1.1 miles

    55of 100

    Places reached 1.18 miles in 2025 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 55
    • 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, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.8 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of CH4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 1.18 miles away; this school is 1.12 miles from the middle of CH4, closer than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Huntington Community Primary School

    State primary · Chester · 1.9 miles

    53of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% 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, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.9 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of CH4, 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 little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.3 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

    The school's page
  7. The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Chester · 1.9 miles

    40of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England · absence 5.7% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 40
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% 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

    • Distancematters0.6 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of CH4, 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: 27 of 31. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 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 little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Eccleston CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Chester · 1.3 miles

    38of 100

    Places reached 1.13 miles in 2025 · classes of 23 on average · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 38
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 14,817 state schools in England: 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is urgent improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.3 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of CH4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters17.6 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Reception place went to a home 1.13 miles away; this school is 1.27 miles from the middle of CH4, further than that. Cheshire West and Chester Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 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 little7.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near CH4

7 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of CH4, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Queen's Park High School

    State secondary · Chester · 1.5 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.5 miles

    How it scored 72
    • 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

    • Distancematters13.9 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of CH4, 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

    The school's page
  2. The Catholic High School, Chester

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Chester · 1.0 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.00 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 71
    • 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

    • Distancematters16 of 20 points

      1.00 miles from the middle of CH4, 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

    The school's page
  3. Upton-by-Chester High School

    State secondary · Chester · 3.6 miles

    65of 100

    Places reached 4.10 miles in 2025 · results: top 24% in England · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 65
    • 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

    • Distancematters5.4 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of CH4, 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 3.64 miles from the middle of CH4, 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

    The school's page
  4. The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

    State secondary · Church of England · Chester · 2.1 miles

    58of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2019) · results: top 31% in England · 2.1 miles

    How it scored 58
    • 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

    • Distancematters11.5 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of CH4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5.4 of 20 points

      In 2024 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.23 miles away; this school is 2.12 miles from the middle of CH4, 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

    The school's page
  5. Christleton High School

    State secondary · Chester · 3.3 miles

    54of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 29% in England · places reached 2.15 miles in 2025

    How it scored 54
    • 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

    • Distancematters6.7 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of CH4, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters9.1 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.15 miles away; this school is 3.32 miles from the middle of CH4, 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

    The school's page
  6. Chester International School

    State secondary · Chester · 1.6 miles

    52of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.6 miles · classes of 13 on average

    How it scored 52
    • 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

    • Distancematters13.4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of CH4, 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

    The school's page
  7. Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

    State secondary · Chester · 2.8 miles

    46of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.8 miles · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 46
    • 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

    • Distancematters8.9 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of CH4, 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

    The school's page

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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