St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Lache, Chester, CH4 8HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Chester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 27th of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 October 2015, report published 9 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils at St Clare's are proud of their school. They feel well cared for by staff and like to be with their friends. Pupils are kind and accepting. They say that everyone is welcome here. The school has high aspirations for pupils' academic achievement. Pupils work hard. They leave Year 6 well prepared for secondary school. Pupils behave very well. They respond to the school's high expectations. They listen attentively in class and join in with enthusiasm. Pupils are respectful to one another. They enact the school's vision of 'working together to reach their potential' in all that they do. Pupils take advantage of the many opportunities that the school offers. They are especially proud to represent their school in sport. They have enjoyed success in competitive football, rugby, hockey and gymnastics. Pupils also develop their leadership skills. They feel a sense of pride when they are voted to become school councillors, sports' ambassadors and play leaders. Pupils are helped to understand the importance of service to others. For example, pupils recently held a special Advent calendar event that involved giving instead of receiving. This benefited families in the local area. Pupils enjoy the feeling that they get from helping others.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some staff do not explain some new knowledge or design learning activities as clearly as they could. This means that some pupils, including some children in the early years, do not learn all that they should. The school needs to ensure that staff receive the training that they need to support them in ensuring that pupils can learn well and commit this learning to their long-term memory.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
163 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near St Clare's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lache Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Belgrave Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Kings Moat Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Ward
- Phone
- 01244267387
- Address
- Hawthorn Road, Lache, Chester, CH4 8HX
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 111311
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.