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Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

The Arches Community Primary School

The Arches Community Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. The school has 186 pupils on roll.

Community school Primary Ages 4–11 186 PupilsURN 134897
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected July 2023
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
65% +5pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
77% +4pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
74% +1pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
71% -1pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
93.5% -1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
18.3 +2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
51.1% +27pp
Free School Meals
186 / 210
89%
Capacity
About
School overview

The Arches Community Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. The school has 186 pupils on roll.

School Details
Headteacher
Michelle Ashfield
Age Range
411
School Hours
08:40 – 15:50
Telephone
01244667660
Address
Chester, CH1 5EZ
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
The School Day
08:40
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:50
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 15 available
Athletics
Basketball
Coding
Computing
Cricket
Dodgeball
Football
Netball
Rounders
Rugby
Science
Swimming
Tennis
Forest School
No Outsiders
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying Charter
Recognised achievement
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Nurturing Schools Award
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Cardigan
Gingham Dress
Jumper
Polo Shirt
School Shoes
Skirt
Tie
Trousers
Colours
Black
Grey
Purple
White
PE Kit
Shorts
Sweatshirt
Trainers