Upton Heath CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Upton Heath CofE Primary School.

Chester, CH21ED Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Upton Lane
Upton Heath
Chester, CH21ED

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145074
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Upton Lane, Upton Heath, Chester, CH2 1ED
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
445 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
386
Free School Meals
10.6% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
59.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
386 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Compassion Courage Responsibility

Church of England primary school; Christian values of Compassion, Courage and Responsibility.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Stuart Roberts invites families to visit and notes the school's welcoming, inclusive Church of England ethos. He states: 'If this sounds like the type of school that you would like for your child, I would love to meet you and show you around our fantastic school.'

Extracurriculars

Clubs

S4YC before and after school club

Sports

tennis cricket netball water polo dance cross country basketball rounders athletics girls football boys football rugby badminton

Facilities

STEM room arts studio mini-woods extensive school grounds outdoor learning facilities

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

S4YC before and after school club

SEND Provision

UH SEND policy and related information; SEND Policy; send-information-report UH 2024-25; Living Well West Cheshire; IASS; The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of Practice: 0-25 Years.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are organised by Cheshire West and Chester Council; in-year transfers may be arranged; open days and school visits are available; contact the school for a viewing.

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