Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
180 open schools in this local authority, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (20)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County High School, Leftwich Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Heber High School Foundation school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chester International School Studio schools | Good (2022) · previous system | 14–19 | — |
| Christleton High School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ellesmere Port Church of England College Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hartford Church of England High School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Helsby High School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Neston High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Whitby High School Foundation school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Weaverham High School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Foundation school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Queen's Park High School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Winsford Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Upton-by-Chester High School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (127)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Boughton Heath Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Childer Thornton Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Delamere CofE Primary Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kelsall Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lower Peover CofE Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Meadow Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mill View Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Willaston CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wolverham Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Alvanley and Manley Village School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashton Hayes Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Aston by Sutton Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Belgrave Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Brookside Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Byley Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Capenhurst CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Clutton Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cuddington Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Darnhall Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Davenham CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Dee Point Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eaton Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Elton Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Frodsham CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Frodsham Manor House Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Great Budworth CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hartford Primary School Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Helsby Hillside Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Highfield Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Horn's Mill Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Huntington Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| J H Godwin Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | — |
| Kingsmead Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lache Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leftwich Community Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Little Leigh Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Little Sutton C of E Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mickle Trafford Village School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Moulton School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Norley Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oldfield Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Over Hall Community School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Over St John's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parkgate Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rivacre Valley Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rossmore School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2020 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Winefride's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sutton Green Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Tarporley CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tarvin Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tattenhall Park Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Arches Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Oak View Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tilston Parochial CofE Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | — |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Victoria Road Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Waverton Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Weaverham Forest Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Weaverham Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Westminster Community Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wimboldsley Community Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wincham Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Winsford High Street Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Woodlands Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Eccleston CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Neston Primary School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Newton Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Oaks Community Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Upton Westlea Primary School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Huxley CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Christleton Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dodleston CofE Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Farndon Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Frodsham Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sandiway Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Martin's Academy Chester Free schools | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wharton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitby Heath Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Whitegate CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitley Village School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| William Stockton Community Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woodfall Primary and Nursery School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (33)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancora House School Pupil referral unit | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | — |
| Hebden Green Community School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Hinderton School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| The Russett School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Cloughwood Academy Academy special converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 8–18 | — |
| Dee Banks School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Community special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Rosebank School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| The Bridge Short Stay School Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 7–16 | — |
| Abbey Gate College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–18 | — |
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| Adventure Wellbeing School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | — |
| Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Community special school | No overall grade (2025) | 9–16 | — |
| Cransley School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–16 | — |
| Elmy Hall School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| Fern House School and College Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
| Greenbank School Community special school | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | — |
| iMap Centre Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
| Jefferson House Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Maple Grove School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
| Oak Cottage Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–12 | — |
| Oaklands School Community special school | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–17 | — |
| OneSchool Global Northwich Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
| Petty Pool College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Rivacre Brook Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 converter | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| The Firs School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| The Grange School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| The Hammond Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| The King's School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| The Queen's School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–18 | — |
| Thrive Education and Wellbeing Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 4–16 | — |
| University of Chester Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.