J H Godwin Primary School
URN: 110983 • Chester CH1 5JG
Overview
- Name
- J H Godwin Primary School
- URN
- 110983
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorraine Cartledge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244259666
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Melbourne Road, Chester CH1 5JG
Summary
J H Godwin Primary School is a mixed community school located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, with a current enrolment of 168 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school, which moved to a purpose-built facility in 2016, features a large outdoor area, including a forest school and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), providing a conducive environment for learning and play.
The school’s ethos centres on developing each child’s abilities and interests to foster personal achievement. J H Godwin emphasizes collaboration and community, referring to its classes as "Teams" to promote support among students. The curriculum is designed to engage children and instil a love of learning, supplemented by various trips to enhance cultural experiences.
J H Godwin Primary School values the holistic development of its pupils, focusing on character traits each half term and adhering to school rules that promote readiness, respect, and safety. The school has received a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted, with ‘outstanding’ marks for personal development, behaviour, and attitudes, reflecting its commitment to nurturing well-rounded, confident individuals.
The school’s ethos centres on developing each child’s abilities and interests to foster personal achievement. J H Godwin emphasizes collaboration and community, referring to its classes as "Teams" to promote support among students. The curriculum is designed to engage children and instil a love of learning, supplemented by various trips to enhance cultural experiences.
J H Godwin Primary School values the holistic development of its pupils, focusing on character traits each half term and adhering to school rules that promote readiness, respect, and safety. The school has received a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted, with ‘outstanding’ marks for personal development, behaviour, and attitudes, reflecting its commitment to nurturing well-rounded, confident individuals.
Useful links
- Governor Attendance (governance)
- Governors Terms of Office (governance)
- SEN Provision (sen)
- JH Godwin Primary School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Attendance (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms of Reference (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Belgrave Primary School (76.3)
- Christleton Primary School (76.1)
- Acresfield Community Primary School (75.6)
- St Martin's Academy Chester (74.8)
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School (74.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 168
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 168 | 82 | 86 | 210 | 38.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 174 | 82 | 92 | 210 | 39.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 98 | 80 | 210 | 41.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 98 | 80 | 210 | 41.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 178 | 96 | 82 | 210 | 43.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 188 | 105 | 83 | 210 | 38.30 |
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