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Boughton Heath Academy

Outstandinggraded 16/07/2024Ages 4–11223 pupilsDoes not apply
Chester, CH3 5RW
Cheshire West and Chester

Boughton Heath Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chester, within the Cheshire West and Chester local authority. The school has around 223 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/07/2024, Boughton Heath Academy was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Chester can view Boughton Heath Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chester (CH3 5RW), Boughton Heath Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 16/07/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence5.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals4.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in ChesterSee the full area report for CH3 5RW