How many pupils does Tarvin Primary School have?

Tarvin Primary School has 239 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Tarvin Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at Tarvin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Tarvin Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Tarvin Primary School is part of SANDSTONE TRUST.

Where is Tarvin Primary School?

Tarvin Primary School is located at Heath Drive, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 8LS.

Tarvin Primary School

Heath Drive, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 8LS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

82%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

239

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Tarvin Primary School

Tarvin Primary School is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 239 pupils on roll. It is part of SANDSTONE TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% 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: 239 / 315 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

4.3%

Free school meals

1.7%

EAL

4.6%

SEN support

7.5%

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)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

24%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

10.8%

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.

10.54

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

22.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.9 vs 2023/24

8.24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£49,596

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,910 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.6

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.

£5,908

Spend per pupil

£6,050

Income per pupil

59%

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: Heath Drive, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 8LS
Phone: 01829740399
Headteacher: Andrew Davies
Website: http://www.tarvin.cheshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SANDSTONE TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tarvin Primary School?: Tarvin Primary School is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Tarvin Primary School have?: Tarvin Primary School has 239 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Tarvin Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at Tarvin Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Tarvin Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Tarvin Primary School is part of SANDSTONE TRUST.
Where is Tarvin Primary School?: Tarvin Primary School is located at Heath Drive, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 8LS.

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