Cherry Grove Primary School
Cherry Grove Road, Chester, CH3 5EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cherry Grove Primary School 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 11th of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 September 2015, report published 2 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils at Cherry Grove come to school each morning eager to learn. Pupils and their families receive a warm welcome from staff who know them well. The school is at the very heart of its community. Pupils are very well cared for. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are polite and courteous to one another and staff. From the moment they begin in the Nursery class, children are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of behaviour. They quickly learn the routines of the school. Pupils of all ages understand and follow the school's rules of being ready, respectful and safe. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Pupils achieve well. They leave this school ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils are encouraged to be involved in a variety of wider experiences. Music and drama play an important part of life at Cherry Grove. Pupils develop an appreciation of the arts through visits to the theatre, performing on stage and learning to play a musical instrument. Pupils have many opportunities to take up leadership roles. Pupils, such as those who are UNICEF ambassadors and play leaders, wear their badges with pride. They are proud to help to make their school a better place for everyone.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not ensure that they provide pupils with work which enables them to embed their learning. As a result, in these subjects, some pupils struggle to recall and build on their prior learning. The school should ensure that teachers routinely provide pupils with work which enables them to consolidate their learning, so that they are in the best position to know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
274 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Cherry Grove Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Heath Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Oldfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Gilbert
- Phone
- 01244478316
- Address
- Cherry Grove Road, Chester, CH3 5EG
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111209
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.