J H Godwin Primary School, Chester
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school provides a warm, welcoming environment where pupils are happy, polite and well-behaved. Early years teaching is particularly effective, with strong phonics instruction and nurturing relationships that help children settle and develop independence. Staff are well-supported and leaders are actively working to improve teaching and learning across the school.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is strong with well-designed curriculum and effective phonics teaching
- School culture is kind and welcoming with rare bullying and positive pupil behaviour
- Leaders have recently taken swift action to improve teaching and are providing staff with effective professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attainment in reading, writing and maths is below national standards, particularly in Year 6
- Attendance levels are consistently below national averages with high persistent absence
- Teaching quality is uneven across the school and staff do not identify knowledge gaps quickly enough
- The range of clubs and extracurricular activities is limited
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, journaling, chess, school council roles, head pupils, science leaders, mental health ambassadors, trips, residentials
J H Godwin Primary School is a welcoming school where pupils have positive relationships with staff and enjoy learning. However, the school faces challenges with pupil achievement, attendance, and the consistency of teaching across key stage 2.
At a Glance
44.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 53%. Maths has declined from 53% to 47%. Writing has improved from 53% to 79%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
161 pupils
210 capacity
49 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chester
Admissions Demand - Cheshire West and Chester
Places available
4,393
Applications
3,189
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Cheshire West and Chester (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.93752%
Overall absence
19.33333%
Persistent absence
150
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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