Boughton Heath Academy

About Boughton Heath Academy

Boughton Heath Academy is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 223 pupils on roll. It is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

223 / 226 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 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

Becketts Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 5RW

Phone

01244732000

Principal

Jon Lenton

Website

www.boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Boughton Heath Academy?

Boughton Heath Academy is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Boughton Heath Academy have?

Boughton Heath Academy has 223 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Boughton Heath Academy's Ofsted rating?

Boughton Heath Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024).

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

88% of pupils at Boughton Heath Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Boughton Heath Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Boughton Heath Academy is part of CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Boughton Heath Academy?

Boughton Heath Academy is located at Becketts Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 5RW.