The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Chester, CH1 1QP · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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69th 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 4,212 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Musical Productions and take trips to India.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 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 are not yet reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Overview
The inspection found that pupils are "happy and polite" and feel "safe and well cared for" within a supportive culture. Leaders maintain "high expectations" for achievement and behaviour, which pupils consistently meet through positive attitudes and hard work. The school provides a broad curriculum enriched by local cultural opportunities and strong personal development activities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and behave well, with any unkindness resolved quickly by staff.
- The curriculum is carefully tailored to local interests, such as Chester’s Roman history, helping pupils deepen their knowledge over time.
- Reading has a "high profile," with consistent phonics teaching and extra support ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent."
- Leaders promote personal development well through popular clubs in music, art, dance, and sports, alongside visits to cultural attractions.
- Staff are "alert to any signs or worries" regarding pupil safety, and safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, expectations of what pupils should know and when are "not clear enough," hampering teachers’ ability to build knowledge securely.
- Some staff in the early years and key stage 1 do not adapt teaching sufficiently to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and reporting concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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