Acresfield Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Acresfield Academy.

Chester, CH21LJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

81

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
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
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Acres Lane
Upton By Chester
Chester, CH21LJ
Phone
1244257350
Website
acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147489
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Acres Lane, Upton By Chester, Chester, CH2 1LJ
Website
http://www.acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
242
Free School Meals
10.8% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
87.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.1 (10.4 below average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 112.0
2023 111.0 112.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
242 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mr M. Dixon; Acresfield Academy is a one form entry school serving the community of Upton, Chester.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Dodgeball Performance Poetry Table Tennis Club Times table club Cross Country Football Gardening Club Hand Chimes Board games Digital Wizards Dance Club

Sports

Football

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