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The Arches Community Primary School
Saughall Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5EZ, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.5 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 50% nationally with 65% of pupils achieving expected levels. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is relatively low at 6%, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, contributing to a positive community atmosphere. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, though families may want to consider the school's performance in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 18 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
Black African5.4%
White Other3.8%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.20539, -2.92318 · CH1 5EZ
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN134897
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Arches Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Arches Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 July 2023.
Is The Arches Community Primary School a good school?
The Arches Community Primary School scores 48.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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