Christleton Primary School, Chester

In its own words: "Our school is a place of learning where everyone is valued and positively encouraged to achieve their full potential in a safe and caring environment. The ethos and atmosphere underpin the agreed aims of the school. Teachers will provide a broad and balanced curriculum, which will develop the skills, concepts and knowledge necessary for future learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis and dance.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Christleton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% 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 were similar in 2024 (91% in reading, 78% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Christleton Primary School as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 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 Christleton Primary School are Boughton Heath Academy (1 mile, Outstanding, 91% reading, 94% maths); Oldfield Primary School (1.2 miles); Waverton Community Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths); and Cherry Grove Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths).

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

119 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Christleton Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).

4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (5.5%) received SEN support and 5 (2.3%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Chester Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (outside), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).

In 2024/25, Christleton Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Christleton Primary School are Christleton High School (0.2 miles) and The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.2 miles).