Acresfield Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

32 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths22%

22%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

248 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals7.3%

7.3%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.7%

9.7%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.6%

5.6%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.