St Oswald's CofE Primary School vs The Arches Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
The Arches Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | St Oswald's CofE Primary School Chester, North West | The Arches Community Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 2,286 | #1305 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3497 of 15,697 | #10246 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 55% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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 | stoswaldsceprimary.co.uk/ | www.thearches.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 39.6).
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 65%).
- •The Arches Community Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 102.
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School is a academy school while The Arches Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Oswald's CofE Primary School better than The Arches Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 39.6 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 St Oswald's CofE Primary School and The Arches Community Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Oswald's CofE Primary School: 102. The Arches Community Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Oswald's CofE Primary School and The Arches Community Primary School rank in North West?
St Oswald's CofE Primary School is 413th of 2,286 and The Arches Community Primary School is 1305th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).