Parkgate Primary School
Neston, CH64 6SW · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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13th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 4,049 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 24.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Ukulele Groups and Lego Club, play football, dodgeball, multi-skills, cross country and netball, and sing in the Choir. Trips include visits to Tattenhall, Hothersall and Plas Caerdeon. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Parkgate Primary School
Overview
Parkgate Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils are a "credit to themselves." The report highlights that pupils display "considerate behaviour" and "positive attitudes to learning," while the school has successfully maintained improvement since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across a wide range of subjects, with "almost all of the Year 6 cohort" meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The curriculum is effective, with staff deliberately exploiting local opportunities to enhance learning and help pupils "make links with what they already know."
- Teachers explain new learning clearly and spot misconceptions quickly, ensuring pupils "progress well through the curriculum."
- Attendance rates are below the national average, and the school’s work to improve attendance is deemed "very successful."
- Pupils develop into "mature and empathetic individuals" who understand fundamental British values and respect differences in society.
Areas to improve
- Expectations for early writing are not high enough, leading to poor pencil grip and letter formation that hinders later writing fluency.
- Systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "lack clarity," meaning the school is not fully aware of barriers to learning.
- In some subjects, key concepts are not clear enough, making it difficult to ensure pupils have "secure building blocks" for future learning.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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