Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Saighton Lane, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-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 15th of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 February 2014, report published 3 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2022
Pupils are very happy at this school. They enjoy being part of a friendly community. As pupils arrive for school each morning, staff are there to greet them with a warm welcome. Trusting relationships with their friends and with staff help pupils to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve, and pupils try their best. Leaders ensure that pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the help that they need to access an ambitious curriculum. As a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils behave well around school. They move calmly and sensibly between their classroom and the hall, for example. Children in the early years know when it is time to play and when to stop and listen. Pupils said that their teachers act quickly and successfully to resolve any bullying, should it ever occur. Pupils have a well-developed understanding of diversity. They know that everyone has differences and similarities. Older pupils enjoy supporting others, for example as school and vision ambassadors to promote the school's values. Leaders and staff have successfully enhanced pupils' learning through a range of residential visits, trips and after- school clubs. Pupils are polite and respectful. They are enthusiastic about sharing their learning. Pupils are proud of their school. One typical comment was that 'you get a good education here'.
What the school should improve
- The content of the curriculum in a small number of subjects is not as clear for teachers as it is in most other subjects. This means that, in these subjects, it is more difficult for teachers to design learning that builds securely on what pupils already know and can do. Leaders should review and improve the clarity of the curriculum content in these subjects so that pupils build securely on learning as they move through the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
112 pupils on roll, with places for 112
Schools near Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverton Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| Huntington Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Eccleston CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | 47% met the expected standard |
| Christleton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| Tattenhall Park Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Sarah Pearson
- Phone
- 01244335822
- Address
- Saighton Lane, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EG
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111350
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.