Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Address | Walpole Street, CH1 4HG |
| School Website | www.chesterbluecoatce.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1244455275 |
| URN | 136806 |
School Census
| Total | 415 |
| Girls/Boys | 188/227 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.3%/54.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 46.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 68 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2023 | Good |
| 30/01/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 3.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 3.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 105 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 90% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 20.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 13% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 41.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 23.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: 10-12 Abbey Square, , CH1 2HU
The Queen's School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 5-18, Gender: Girls
Address: City Walls Road, , CH1 2NN