St Martin's Academy Chester
Chester, CH2 3NG · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.9/10 against 2,551 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 96.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.11 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 99 | 38% | 3.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martin's Academy Chester overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 96.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 32.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (9.9 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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 their core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Martin's Academy Chester
Overview
St Martin’s Academy is described as a “vibrant and welcoming school” where pupils are “exceptionally well-prepared for life beyond school.” The inspection highlights a “highly ambitious curriculum” and “exemplary” behaviour, noting that the school maintains a clear focus on “excellence, inspiration and care.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “builds seamlessly from the Reception Year to Year 6,” ensuring pupils develop a “rich body of knowledge.”
- Staff use “high levels of expertise” to support learning, including the “early identification of pupils who may have additional needs,” enabling all pupils to “achieve exceptionally well.”
- Reading is a “central feature” of the curriculum; pupils learn to read with fluency from day one and access “challenging books for pleasure” by Year 2.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with students treating others with “utmost respect” and acting as “wonderful ambassadors” through initiatives like the school parliament.
- The school fosters strong personal development, with systems to support pupils experiencing anxiety, helping them feel “overwhelmingly safe.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 96% |
| 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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