The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Union Street, Chester, Union Street, Chester, CH1 1QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 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 21st of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils are happy and polite. They feel safe and well cared for at school. Leaders have created a culture where pupils can talk to adults if they have any concerns or worries. Staff know their pupils and families well and tailor support to meet their needs. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils' achievements and behaviour. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these high expectations. They have positive attitudes to learning. They work hard and behave well. If there is any unkindness or bullying, it is resolved quickly by staff. Leaders promote pupils' personal development well. Pupils enjoy a range of activities that develop their talents and interests in music and art. These opportunities are extremely popular with the pupils. They also attend a wide variety of clubs, including choir, dance and sports clubs. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities that leaders provide to extend their learning outside the classroom. Very good use is made of the local area. Pupils visit many cultural attractions, such as museums, galleries and theatres.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders' expectations of what pupils should know and when this knowledge should be taught are not clear enough. This hampers teachers from designing learning that helps pupils to build their knowledge securely over time. Leaders should ensure that they define the knowledge that pupils should learn so that pupils know and remember more in these subjects.
- Some staff in the early years, and key stage 1 do not make the necessary adaptations to their teaching to help pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as other pupils. This hinders the learning of pupils with SEND. Leaders should ensure that staff have the knowledge and expertise to help pupils with SEND learn the same ambitious curriculum as other pupils in the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Rodgers
- Phone
- 01244569560
- Address
- Union Street, Chester, Union Street, Chester, CH1 1QP
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 146779
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.