Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Chester, CH3 6EG · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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31st 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir and Craft Club, or participate in Dodgeball, Football, Tag Rugby, Athletics, and Gymnastics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 school at full capacity, how does the admissions process handle new applications for the next academic year? Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Overview
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils feel valued. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring an ambitious curriculum that supports all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are "very happy" and enjoy being part of a "friendly community" with trusting relationships.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully designed, with reading described as the "heartbeat of the school".
- Phonics teaching is "well-ordered," ensuring most pupils become successful readers by the end of key stage 1.
- Staff effectively identify and support the specific needs of pupils with SEND, helping them achieve well.
- Leaders provide high-quality opportunities for pupils’ "spiritual, moral, social and cultural development."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review and improve the clarity of curriculum content in a small number of subjects, as it is currently less clear than in others. This lack of precision makes it difficult for teachers to design learning that "builds securely on what pupils already know."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear recruitment processes, up-to-date staff training, and strong working relationships with families and agencies to secure help for those at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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