Upton Westlea Primary School
Chester, CH2 1QJ · Cheshire West and Chester · primary school
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101st 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upton Westlea Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A further 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall rating.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Delamere, Condover Hall, and North Wales Outward Bound. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school prepare pupils for the North Wales Outward Bound trip?
What Ofsted said about Upton Westlea Primary School
Overview
Upton Westlea Primary School is a welcoming environment where pupils feel "known and well cared for" and behave in a "calm and orderly" manner. While attendance is improving and outcomes in reading and mathematics are in line with national averages, the report identifies significant weaknesses in the teaching of writing and the structure of the early years curriculum.
Strengths
- Attendance is "in line with national averages" and improving for all groups, supported by "targeted support" and close work with families.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly" with "positive" attitudes to learning; bullying is "not tolerated" and addressed promptly.
- Inclusion is effective, with staff identifying needs early and making "reasonable adjustments" so pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils feel included and achieve well.
- Pupils develop a "secure, age-appropriate understanding of the values of modern Britain" and benefit from varied opportunities that broaden their experiences.
- Outcomes in reading, mathematics, and phonics are "in line with national averages," with staff teaching these subjects confidently.
Areas to improve
- The writing curriculum lacks a "logical sequence," leading to weaknesses in handwriting and spelling that limit pupils' ability to write with "accuracy and fluency."
- The early years curriculum is "not consistently sequenced," meaning children do not always make progress as quickly as they could and are not fully prepared for Year 1.
- Leaders do not have "secure oversight of the curriculum across all subjects" and do not check the quality of teaching "closely enough" to identify weaknesses promptly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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.
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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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