VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 17/01/2023Ages 3–11395 pupilsChurch of England
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chester, within the Cheshire West and Chester local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 395 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023, Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chester can view Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/01/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals11.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language53.1%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-29%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Chester
All schools in Chester →University of Chester0.1 miThe Queen's School0.5 miAbbey School for Exceptional Children0.4 miAncora House SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 miThe Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyGood · 0.7 miChester International SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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