Oldfield Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chester, North West CH3 5LB · Cheshire West and Chester
#42 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#290 of 15,697 nationally
About Oldfield Primary School
Oldfield Primary School is a academy primary located in Chester, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 207 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 95.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 42nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (95th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 207; capacity filled 98.6%.
There are 53 schools in Chester; Oldfield Primary School ranks 4th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)4.8%
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 Oldfield Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 207
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Oldfield Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
395 students · 881 m away
Cherry Grove Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
274 students · 1.1 km away
St Martin's Academy Chester
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students · 1.3 km away
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students · 1.4 km away
Boughton Heath Academy
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
225 students · 1.4 km away
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,253 students · 1.7 km away
Newton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
369 students · 1.9 km away
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 1.9 km away
Christleton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students · 1.9 km away
The Hammond
Chester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
253 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Penketh Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oldfield Primary School a good school?
Oldfield Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 95.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #42 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 Oldfield Primary School rank in North West?
Oldfield Primary School ranks #42 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #290 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Oldfield Primary School?
Oldfield Primary School had 207 students in 2025.
Is Oldfield Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Oldfield Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Oldfield Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oldfield Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.