Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chester, North West CH3 6EG · Cheshire West and Chester
#495 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#4211 of 15,697 nationally
About Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-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 112 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 495th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 112; capacity filled 100%.
There are 53 schools in Chester; Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School ranks 19th 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%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- 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%)3.8%
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 Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 112
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Abbey Gate College
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
408 students · 237 m away
Waverton Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
197 students · 2.3 km away
Huntington Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
385 students · 2.7 km away
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students · 3.3 km away
Christleton High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,382 students · 3.4 km away
Christleton Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students · 3.4 km away
Tattenhall Park Primary School
Select · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students · 3.8 km away
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,253 students · 4.1 km away
Boughton Heath Academy
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
225 students · 4.2 km away
The King's School
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,170 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stainton CofE Primary School
Penrith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Michael's-on-Wyre, Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
112 students
Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School
Whitchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Carnforth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
113 students
Thursby Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School a good school?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School has a Success Index (England) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #495 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 Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School rank in North West?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School ranks #495 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #4211 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School had 112 students in 2025.
Is Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School a primary school or a secondary school?
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.