Acresfield Academy

About Acresfield Academy

Acresfield Academy is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 250 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

250 / 236 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Acres Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 1LJ

Phone

01244257350

Headteacher

Mike Dixon

Website

http://www.acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Acresfield Academy?

Acresfield Academy is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Acresfield Academy have?

Acresfield Academy has 250 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Acresfield Academy's Ofsted rating?

Acresfield Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).

How does Acresfield Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Acresfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Acresfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Acresfield Academy is part of NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Acresfield Academy?

Acresfield Academy is located at Acres Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH2 1LJ.