Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Upton Lane, Upton Heath, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Upton Heath CofE 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 26th of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- 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 6 February 2024
Pupils value the strong relationships that they have with staff and each other at this large and welcoming school. They said that having good friends makes them happy at school. Pupils are attentive during lessons and, typically, play together cooperatively at breaktimes. They value the support that they receive for their mental health and well-being, including spending time with the school dog, Buddy, and being able to attend the lunch club. Pupils trust adults to keep them safe. They know that they can talk to adults if they are ever worried. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. These aspirations include pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects and they enjoy learning. They love to share their learning with others, including parents and carers, through the regular exhibitions of their work. Pupils are enthused by the new approach to the delivery of the curriculum. Pupils appreciate the range of clubs on offer, including those for bench ball, musical rock group and self-defence. These ensure that pupils can develop their talents and interests, either before or after school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school's checks on pupils' retention of key knowledge over time are not as effective as they are elsewhere. This means that teachers are not clear about the gaps that some pupils have in their knowledge. This hinders pupils' progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that teachers are equipped with suitable assessment strategies in these subjects so that they can identify and address gaps in pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
323 pupils on roll, with places for 445
Schools near Upton Heath CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Westlea Primary School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Mill View Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Acresfield Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| The Firs School | 0.8 miles | 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
- CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Roberts
- Phone
- 01244455665
- Address
- Upton Lane, Upton Heath, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1ED
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 145074
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.