Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School

A outstanding voluntary controlled school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School.

Chester, CH37ES Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

85

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 September 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Arrowcroft Road
Guilden Sutton
Chester, CH37ES

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111273
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Arrowcroft Road, Guilden Sutton, Chester, CH3 7ES
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
206
Free School Meals
3.4% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
32.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
32.0 (+24.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.0 (12.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
206 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Love and Justice for all"

Love Justice Compassion Wisdom Forgiveness Friendship

Guilden Sutton Church of England Primary School is a Church of England school. The ethos is underpinned by Christian values: love, justice, compassion, wisdom, forgiveness and friendship. The school has strong links with St John the Baptist Church in Guilden Sutton and weekly Collective Worship led by Reverend Heather Carty; religious festivals are celebrated and pupils have opportunities to worship, reflect and be still.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Theresa Rainford welcomes families to Guilden Sutton Church of England Primary School, highlighting an inclusive school family atmosphere with a Christian ethos. She notes the diverse community, the motto Love and Justice for all, a broad and balanced curriculum based on the teachings of Jesus, a safe and secure environment, strong church links, and a commitment to wellbeing and high aspirations. The school is proud of its Ofsted Outstanding status and emphasises mutual respect, range of opportunities, and partnership with families.

Facilities

ELSA space Cosy Corner Indoor learning environment Outdoor learning area

SEND Provision

The school provides Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) to support emotional health and wellbeing. Our ELSA space is described as calm and private for students who need support; sessions cover areas such as self-esteem, emotions, loss and bereavement, social skills, and anxiety. ELSA work is delivered by Mrs Robinson and Mrs Lightfoot-Ward, with additional space called the 'Cosy Corner' for relaxation.

Admissions Criteria

School Places currently in Years 1, 3 & 4. Please contact the school office for more information.

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