How many pupils does Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School have?

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School has 395 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is located at Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4HG.

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4HG

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

395

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 395 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 53.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 395 / 420 (94%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.4%

Free school meals

53.1%

EAL

3.8%

SEN support

11.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%

Overall absence

19.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

16.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

23.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

16.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£49,470

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,008 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,707

Spend per pupil

£6,557

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4HG
Phone: 01244455275
Headteacher: Matthew Hover
Website: www.chesterbluecoatce.cheshire.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?: Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School have?: Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School has 395 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?: Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is located at Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 4HG.

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