Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
415
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(17/01/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
46%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Walpole Street
Chester
CH1 4HG
01244455275

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You, along with senior leaders and governors, have created an inclusive and caring community where pupils and staff are valued. You have a crystal-clear vision for the school and want pupils to be independent and resilient learners. Your high expectations are shared by leaders, staff and governors. You and your leaders have your fingers on the pulse of the school. You know the school’s strengths and areas which need to be developed further. You have successfully moulded the staff from the previously separate infant and junior schools into one team. The school is a bright, colourful and cheerful place to learn. You are outward-looking and determined that the school continues to develop. Your school is well respected for its provision for pupils who have English as an additional language in the locality. Your staff value the many opportunities you provide for them to share ideas and visit other schools. Middle leaders feel well supported and say that they have the freedom to innovate. They carry out evidence-based research to improve pupil outcomes. You are ambitious for pupils and have continued to improve teaching and learning. As a result, pupils make strong progress by the end of key stage 2 and they are well prepared for secondary education. Since the last inspection, pupils’ outcomes at the end of key stage 2 have improved. In 2016, progress in reading and mathematics was significantly above the national average. The unvalidated overall progress scores for reading and writing at the end of key stage 2 are high in 2017. Pupils are polite and respectful. Pupils’ behaviour during breaktimes, lunchtimes and lessons is exemplary. The school is a calm and orderly environment. Pupils develop good leadership skills in various roles, for example as eco-councillors and science ambassadors. The curriculum is enriched with a wide range of sports, trips and residential visits. All pupils in Year 5 and 6 play a musical instrument. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about a programme, which supports them to become more confident and resilient in their learning. One pupil said: ‘Teachers are helpful and give us challenges.’ Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a strength of the school. Pupils show respect for the beliefs and traditions of people from faiths different to theirs. They work well with each other regardless of ethnicity, background or ability. Pupils have a good understanding of values such as respect and democracy. Many parents who responded to Parent View, Ofsted’s online parental questionnaire, said that they would recommend the school to others. As one parent commented: ‘Teachers really care about the children. My child has come on leaps and bounds.’ Governors, senior leaders and staff have responded well to the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Governors now receive regular, clear summaries of information on how the pupil premium is spent so that they can ask leaders questions about the impact it has on raising pupils’ achievement. You have also developed the curriculum offered to children in the early years and key stage 1. It is now a curriculum which enriches pupils’ development in the early years and key stage 1. Your indoor provision provides a positive, vibrant learning environment where children in the early years can learn through exploration and play. Provisional data in 2017 shows strong improvements in pupils’ achievement. However, you are aware that you need to secure improvements in the outdoor provision and further improve pupils’ progress in key stage 1. Safeguarding is effective. There is a strong culture of vigilance in the school. Leaders have ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. Records are detailed and of high quality. For example, the single central record is well maintained and up to date. Recruitment checks on staff’s suitability to work with children are detailed and rigorous. Staff and governors have benefited from appropriate training and know what to do should a concern about a pupil arise. Leaders work well with a range of external agencies to support vulnerable pupils. Referrals are made effectively and in a timely manner. Parents and pupils say that the school is a safe place to be. Pupils say that there is rarely any bullying. They have a good understanding of different types of bullying. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe when using the internet because they are taught about risks and know whom to turn to if they have any concerns.

Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>90, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>28, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 39 responses up to 18-01-2023

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