St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Chester, CH4 8HX · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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84th 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,176 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Young Voices club and swimming. Musical and artistic activities include singing assemblies, school masses, carol services, performances, amazing projects, and school productions. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 163 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with maths? How does the after-school club operate for families who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Clare’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as proud, kind, and well cared for, with high aspirations for their academic achievement. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils behave very well and are well prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and accepting” and feel that “everyone is welcome here.”
- The school places a “high priority on early reading,” with a swift phonics programme that helps children develop a “love of reading.”
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they “achieve well” alongside their peers.
- The curriculum is planned to suit pupils’ needs, with staff regularly checking learning to address misconceptions.
- The school promotes personal development well, helping pupils build “resilience and perseverance” through outdoor learning and visits.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, some staff do not explain new knowledge or design learning activities as clearly as they could, meaning some pupils do not learn all they should.
- The school needs to ensure staff receive training to help pupils “learn well and commit this learning to their long-term memory.”
Safeguarding
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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