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.

Cheshire West and Chester has 128 primary schools, of which 19 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 99 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Delamere CofE Primary Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 1 school in Cheshire West and Chester. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Cheshire West and Chester follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

128

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
🥈	Meadow Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Mill View Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
4.	Boughton Heath Academy Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
5.	Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
6.	Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
7.	Childer Thornton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
8.	Acresfield Academy Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
9.	Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
10.	Belgrave Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
11.	Wolverham Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
12.	St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
13.	Kelsall Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
14.	Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
15.	Willaston CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
16.	Tarvin Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
17.	Parkgate Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
18.	Frodsham Manor House Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
19.	Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Clutton Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	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 19 (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 schools in Cheshire West and Chester are rated Outstanding and 77% 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.

Best Primary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester 2026

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