Upton Heath CofE Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths52%

52%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

323 pupils on roll, with places for 445

Eligible for free school meals11.5%

11.5%, 15 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.3%

9.3%, 12.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.9%

13.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: uptonheath.cheshire.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.