Farndon Primary School, Chester

In its own words: "May I take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to Farndon Primary School. The staff, governors, parents and pupils are extremely proud of our school and the way that everyone works together to make it a happy place to work and learn."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, athletics, swimming, judo and STEM.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Farndon Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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 rose from 65% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Farndon Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 Farndon Primary School are Holt's Community Primary School (0.6 miles); St Pauls Voluntary Aided Primary School (3.1 miles); St Peter's CIW Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.1 miles); and Clutton Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths).

72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Farndon Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).

11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 11 pupils (3.5%) received SEN support and 5 (1.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Farndon Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Farndon Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Farndon Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

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

Farndon Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.