Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
175 schools in the Cheshire West and Chester council area: 129 primary, 22 secondary, 6 all-through, 1 sixth form / college, plus 17 special. 16 are independent. 34 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (129)
- Acresfield AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75% Oversubscribed
- Alvanley and Manley Village SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Ashton Hayes Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Aston by Sutton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56% Oversubscribed
- Barnton Community Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Barrow CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Belgrave Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Boughton Heath AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 88% Oversubscribed
- Brookside Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Byley Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53% Oversubscribed
- Capenhurst CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Charles Darwin Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Cherry Grove Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Childer Thornton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Christleton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Clutton Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Comberbach Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Cuddington Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Darnhall Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 49%
- Davenham CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Dee Point Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 40%
- Delamere CofE Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 96% Oversubscribed
- Dodleston CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandNot yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 60%
- Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Eaton Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Eccleston CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Elton Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Farndon Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Frodsham CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Frodsham Manor House Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 81% Oversubscribed
- Frodsham Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Grange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- Great Budworth CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84% Oversubscribed
- Hartford Manor Primary School & NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Hartford Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Helsby Hillside Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Highfield Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Hoole Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Improved significantly· 2025KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Horn's Mill Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Huntington Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Huxley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Inadequate· 2022KS2 expected standard: 33% Oversubscribed
- J H Godwin Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 32%
- Kelsall Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Kings Moat Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspected
- Kingsley Community Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Kingsley St John's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Kingsmead Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 66% Oversubscribed
- Lache Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 31%
- Leftwich Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Little Leigh Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Little Sutton C of E Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50% Oversubscribed
- Lostock Gralam CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Malpas Alport Endowed Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Meadow Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Mickle Trafford Village SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Mill View Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 90% Oversubscribed
- Moulton SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Neston Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Newton Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Norley Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2019KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Oldfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Over Hall Community SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Over St John's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71% Oversubscribed
- Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Parkgate Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 81%
- Parklands Community Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Rivacre Valley Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58% Oversubscribed
- Rossmore SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Rudheath Primary Academy and NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Sandiway Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0% Oversubscribed
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, WeaverhamState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 61%
- St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicNot yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 50%
- St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43%
- St Martin's Academy ChesterState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 96% Oversubscribed
- St Mary of The Angels Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicNot yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2020KS2 expected standard: 78%
- St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicNot yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 71%
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 48%
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84%
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 62%
- St Winefride's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St. Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Sutton Green Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Tarporley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71% Oversubscribed
- Tarvin Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Tattenhall Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72%
- The Acorns Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 56%
- The Arches Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- The Firs SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–11Independent inspection
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- The Oak View AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- The Oaks Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 39%
- Tilston Parochial CofE Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Upton Heath CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Upton Westlea Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 53%
- Victoria Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Waverton Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Weaverham Forest Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Weaverham Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Westminster Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 61% Oversubscribed
- Wharton CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 37%
- Whitby Heath Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Whitegate CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64% Oversubscribed
- Whitley Village SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Willaston CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- William Stockton Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 63%
- Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Wimboldsley Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 52% Oversubscribed
- Wincham Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 56% Oversubscribed
- Winsford High Street Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Wolverham Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 71% Oversubscribed
- Woodfall Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Woodlands Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 49%
Secondary schools (22)
- Bishop Heber High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 53.8 Oversubscribed
- Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports CollegeState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 33.2
- Chester International SchoolState · Ages 14–19Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 34.5
- Christleton High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 54.8
- Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicReport card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 36.9
- Ellesmere Port Church of England CollegeState · Ages 11–19 · Anglican/Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 39.0
- Hartford Church of England High SchoolState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 50.3 Oversubscribed
- Helsby High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 47.1
- Jefferson HouseIndependent · Ages 11–18 · BoysIndependent inspection
- Neston High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 43.4
- Queen's Park High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 44.2
- St Nicholas Catholic High SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 50.8
- Tarporley High School and Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 55.1
- The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolState · Ages 11–18 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025Attainment 8: 53.8 Oversubscribed
- The Catholic High School, ChesterState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicReport card: expected standard· 2026Attainment 8: 46.7
- The County High School, LeftwichState · Ages 11–16Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 51.9 Oversubscribed
- The HammondIndependent · Ages 11–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 32.0
- The Rudheath Senior AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 35.7
- The Whitby High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 38.9
- The Winsford AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 30.6
- Upton-by-Chester High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 48.8
- Weaverham High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 50.6
All-through schools (6)
- Abbey Gate CollegeIndependent · Ages 4–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 55.0
- Cransley SchoolIndependent · Ages 4–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 52.2
- OneSchool Global NorthwichIndependent · Ages 7–18 · Plymouth Brethren Christian ChurchIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 19.6
- The Grange SchoolIndependent · Ages 4–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 29.2
- The King's SchoolIndependent · Ages 4–19 · Church of EnglandIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 19.3
- The Queen's SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–18 · GirlsIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 67.4
Sixth form / college schools (1)
- Sir John Deane's Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: B+
Special schools (17)
- Abbey School for Exceptional ChildrenIndependent special · Ages 4–19Independent inspection
- Adventure Wellbeing SchoolIndependent special · Ages 4–11Independent inspection
- Archers Brook SEMH SchoolState special · Ages 9–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 10.8
- Cloughwood AcademyState special · Ages 8–18 · BoysReport card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 5.5
- Dee Banks SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN CollegeState special · Ages 4–19Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 0.5
- Fern House School and CollegeIndependent special · Ages 7–19Independent inspection
- Greenbank SchoolState special · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 1.6
- Hebden Green Community SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Hinderton SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023
- Maple Grove SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–18Independent inspection
- Oak CottageIndependent special · Ages 7–12Independent inspection
- Oaklands SchoolState special · Ages 11–17Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 4.4
- Rivacre BrookIndependent special · Ages 7–18Independent inspection
- Rosebank SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 0%
- The Russett SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- iMap CentreIndependent special · Ages 7–19Independent inspection
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Cheshire West and Chester may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data