The Arches Community Primary School
Community school
Chester, CH1 5EZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 45% in England
53 of 107 in Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils
180
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 53% | 61% | 65% | |
| Higher standard | 3% | 16% | 6% | |
| Reading | 62% | 87% | 77% | |
| Writing | 59% | 68% | 71% | |
| Maths | 76% | 84% | 74% |
Nearby primary schools
- Highfield Community Primary School · 0.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 18% in England
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- J H Godwin Primary School · 0.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 5% in England
- Dee Point Primary School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 4% in England
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Upton Heath CofE Primary School · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
Best primary schools in Chester · Best primary schools in Cheshire
The neighbourhood
The Arches Community Primary School is in Blacon South (typical home £185,000, crime high).
What is The Arches Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Arches Community Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Arches Community Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Arches Community Primary School is in the bottom 45% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.