Ashton Hayes Primary School, Chester

In its own words: "We hope that this web site will act as a guide to the way the school strives to achieve the aims set out in our aims. Ashton Hayes Primary School is a family and creates a welcoming, caring and safe environment for our children. It generates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect where each member is valued."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Ashton Hayes Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 74% in Cheshire West and Chester and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 87% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Ashton Hayes Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ashton Hayes Primary School are Kelsall Primary and Nursery School (1.6 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 77% maths); Tarvin Primary School (2.3 miles, 85% reading, 88% maths); Barrow CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Requires improvement, 50% reading, 33% maths); and Barrow CofE Primary School (2.4 miles).

Ashton Hayes Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

1.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 3 pupils (2.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Ashton Hayes Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth Rail Station, about 1180 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ashton Hayes School (outside), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).

In 2024/25, Ashton Hayes Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.