Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chester, North West CH1 4HG · Cheshire West and Chester
#1314 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#10298 of 15,697 nationally
About Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chester, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 369 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 39.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1314th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 369; capacity filled 87.9%.
There are 53 schools in Chester; Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School ranks 33rd of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)61%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 369
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 61%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Queen's School
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
382 students · 791 m away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 1.2 km away
Newton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
369 students · 1.4 km away
Chester International School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
229 students · 1.6 km away
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students · 1.6 km away
The Firs School
Chester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
144 students · 1.6 km away
Queen's Park High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
792 students · 1.7 km away
Highfield Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students · 1.7 km away
Mill View Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students · 1.7 km away
St Martin's Academy Chester
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Newton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
369 students
Stanah Primary School
Thornton-Cleveleys · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
369 students
Northway Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
370 students
Marsh Green Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
371 students
Moorfield Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
367 students
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
366 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School a good school?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 39.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1314 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School ranks #1314 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #10298 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School had 369 students in 2025.
Is Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.