Dodleston CofE Primary School vs Lache Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodleston CofE Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
Lache Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
| Measure | Dodleston CofE Primary School Chester, North West | Lache Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1354 of 2,286 | #2207 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10584 of 15,697 | #15435 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 65 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 65.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dodlestonceprimary.co.uk/ | www.lache.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dodleston CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 7.9).
- •Lache Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 65.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dodleston CofE Primary School better than Lache Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dodleston CofE Primary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 7.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dodleston CofE Primary School and Lache Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dodleston CofE Primary School: 65. Lache Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dodleston CofE Primary School and Lache Primary School rank in North West?
Dodleston CofE Primary School is 1354th of 2,286 and Lache Primary School is 2207th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).