Acresfield Academy
Acres Lane, Upton By Chester, Chester, CH2 1LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Acresfield Academy is a primary school in Chester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 4th of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 8 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils at this school thrive in an environment where they are inspired to be the very best that they can be. They are proud of their school. Relationships between adults and pupils are exceptionally strong. Pupils are very well cared for. They know that staff do all that they can to ensure that pupils are happy and can focus on their learning. Pupils know that there are always adults ready to help them if they need support. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. From an early age, pupils are taught to be independent and resilient. This enables children in the Nursery class to choose their own play equipment with their friends. It also means that pupils in other classes do not give up when they come across activities that make them think hard. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very highly. Pupils leave remarkably well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils who hold leadership roles make an important contribution to the life of the school. Pupil parliamentarians, junior road safety officers and sports ambassadors all fulfil their responsibilities with extreme care and diligence. They are excellent role models for other pupils in the school. Pupils understand how to care for the environment. They take care of their school and its grounds. In addition, pupils organise local litter-picking events and they are keen to recycle. Pupils are taught to be both community-spirited and globally aware. For instance, they said why the development of renewable energy sources is so important.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
248 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Acresfield Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Westlea Primary School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Mill View Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| The Firs School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Newton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mike Dixon
- Phone
- 01244257350
- Address
- Acres Lane, Upton By Chester, Chester, CH2 1LJ
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 147489
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.