Best Primary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 128 schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Updated with 2025–26 data.

128

Total schools

Outstanding

18%

Outstanding rate

62%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Martin's Academy Chester Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥈	Delamere CofE Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥉	Belgrave Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
4.	Childer Thornton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
5.	Mill View Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
6.	Boughton Heath Academy Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
7.	Acresfield Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
8.	Kingsmead Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
9.	Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
10.	St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
11.	Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
12.	Mickle Trafford Village School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
13.	Norley Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
14.	Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Primary	Good	74	View school
15.	Whitley Village School Primary	Good	74	View school
16.	Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
17.	Wolverham Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
18.	Parkgate Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
19.	Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
20.	Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school

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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 128 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, of which 23 (18%) 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 St Martin's Academy Chester. 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?

18% of primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester are rated Outstanding and 72% 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.