Oldfield Primary School, Chester

In its own words: "At Oldfield Primary School, we value every child as an individual and recognise the unique strengths they bring, nurturing curiosity and a love of learning. We provide engaging, enjoyable and purposeful learning experiences within a safe, happy and supportive environment where children can thrive."

The school runs after-school care, from £3.50 per session.

Oldfield Primary School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, under its previous registration (URN 111230), 67% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Oldfield Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Oldfield Primary School are Hoole Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles); Cherry Grove Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths); St Martin's Academy Chester (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 96% maths).

Oldfield Primary School is one of 5 schools run by Everton Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (6.3%) received SEN support and 11 (5.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Oldfield Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chester Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shops (opposite), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oldfield Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

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

The secondary schools closest to Oldfield Primary School are The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (1.1 miles), Christleton High School (1.3 miles), Upton-by-Chester High School (1.3 miles) and Chester International School (1.5 miles).