Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 178 schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Updated with 2025–26 data.

178

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

62%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Delamere CofE Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥈	The Firs School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	Hinderton School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Ancora House School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	The Russett School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Hebden Green Community School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Meadow Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	The Queen's School Not applicable	—	94	View school
9.	Mill View Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
10.	Boughton Heath Academy Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
11.	Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
12.	Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
13.	Childer Thornton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
14.	Acresfield Academy Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
15.	Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
16.	Belgrave Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
17.	Wolverham Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
18.	St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
19.	Kelsall Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
20.	Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Cheshire West and Chester?

There are 178 primary & secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, of which 27 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Cheshire West and Chester?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cheshire West and Chester is Delamere CofE Primary Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Cheshire West and Chester?

Primary and secondary school applications in Cheshire West and Chester are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cheshire West and Chester council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Cheshire West and Chester?

15% of primary & secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 82.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.