Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School.
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School, Frodsham
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Frodsham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 10 schools in Frodsham with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 57% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cheshire West and Chester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School in detail
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% 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 68% in reading and 21% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School as their first choice and 4 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School are Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 76% maths); Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 43% maths); and Norley Church of England Primary School (2 miles, 93% reading, 73% maths).
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Kingsley St John's CofE Primary SchoolKingsley Community Primary School and NurseryCrowton Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolNorley Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 8 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 11 (25.6%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frodsham Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Horse Shoe Inn (outside), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) 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 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 3.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 21% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 53% to 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
14.3
Avg class size
7.0
Infant (KS1)
20.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
Term dates
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cheshire West and Chester's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is in Cheshire West and Chester; for families living there:
Apply to Cheshire West and Chester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
50 pupils
88 places
38 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Frodsham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Frodsham
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,260
Applications
3,274
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
44.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
43
Total Pupils
24
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
10.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,356
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,707
Per pupil
£432k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
18.8%
Persistent absence
48
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is oversubscribed, Cheshire West and Chester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 57% of its 88 places.
How big are the classes at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
Classes at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School average 14.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School has around 43 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School in 2024/25. 18.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School?
Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School is at Hollow Lane, Kingsley, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 8EF.