Huxley CofE Primary School, Chester

In its own words: "- Share a vision and work in collaboration with all members of the school community towards a common goal. - Enable every child to recognise and achieve his/her full potential so he/she can become a happy, confident and productive member of society."

From the headteacher's welcome: "The original school was built in 1853. However, the school has benefited from a number of major building projects and additional resources over the years: We have worked hard to ensure our pupils feel Safe , Secure and Understood at Huxley. As part of this, please could you ensure that you have read this guide prior to visiting our school."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Huxley CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 33% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 74% in Cheshire West and Chester and 77% and 75% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Huxley CofE Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Huxley CofE Primary School are Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 92% reading, 77% maths); Tattenhall Park Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); Tarporley CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 96% reading, 89% maths); and Tarvin Primary School (3.5 miles, 85% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Huxley CofE Primary School.

Huxley CofE Primary School is one of 32 schools run by Chester Diocesan Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 49% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 4 (6.3%) 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 autism.

Huxley CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 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 Huxley CofE Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (adjacent), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).

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