St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Chester

In its own words: "Our school is a very special place, successful and full of creative energy. Our children are happy and thriving; they have fun and have a passion for learning. They spend their days within a community of love which ensures that their spiritual and learning journeys are thoughtfully planned with their best interests in mind."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% 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 96% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 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 St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School are Hoole Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles); St Martin's Academy Chester (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Cherry Grove Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths); and The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 73% maths).

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 33.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (59%), Asian (12%) and Black (10%).

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School had 21 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 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Werburghs School (outside), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 436 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71), as is usual near a town centre.

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School are Chester International School (0.8 miles), The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School (0.9 miles), Queen's Park High School (0.9 miles) and Upton-by-Chester High School (1.3 miles).