How many pupils does J H Godwin Primary School have?

J H Godwin Primary School has 168 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is J H Godwin Primary School's Ofsted rating?

J H Godwin Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).

How does J H Godwin Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

32% of pupils at J H Godwin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is J H Godwin Primary School?

J H Godwin Primary School is located at Melbourne Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5JG.

J H Godwin Primary School

Melbourne Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5JG

Good

Inspected 24 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

32%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

168

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About J H Godwin Primary School

J H Godwin Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 168 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 168 / 210 (80%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 May 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

44.7%

Free school meals

15.5%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

25.6%

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)

32%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

19.3%

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.

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

18.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

1.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£44,997

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,836 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£9,043

Spend per pupil

£8,432

Income per pupil

41%

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: Melbourne Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5JG
Phone: 01244259666
Headteacher: Keira Orme
Website: www.jhgodwin.cheshire.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is J H Godwin Primary School?: J H Godwin Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does J H Godwin Primary School have?: J H Godwin Primary School has 168 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is J H Godwin Primary School's Ofsted rating?: J H Godwin Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).
How does J H Godwin Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 32% of pupils at J H Godwin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is J H Godwin Primary School?: J H Godwin Primary School is located at Melbourne Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5JG.

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