Belgrave Primary School
Chester, CH4 7QS · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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15th of 117 primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester we can score, 129 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3/10 among them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belgrave Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Jodrell Bank, the British Iron Works, and Prestatyn Beach. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Belgrave Primary School
Overview
Belgrave Primary School is a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and proud, describing the community as ‘like a family’. The school delivers a high-quality education with ‘exemplary’ behaviour and outstanding personal development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next steps. While the curriculum is ambitious and reading is a high priority, there are inconsistencies in how some subjects are delivered and adapted for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, showing high respect for staff and one another, with excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; ‘highly trained staff deliver the phonics programme consistently well’, resulting in confident older readers.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and well-organised in most subjects, helping pupils achieve secure outcomes by the end of key stage 2.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘plethora of opportunities’ for leadership and extracurricular activities, including clubs for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders mindful of workload and consulting staff on changes to maintain a positive work–life balance.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, oversight is underdeveloped, meaning some teachers do not deliver the curriculum as intended or build sufficiently on prior knowledge.
- Some teachers are unclear on how to adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with SEND, hindering their learning progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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