Upton Westlea Primary School
URN: 111100 • Chester CH2 1QJ
Overview
- Name
- Upton Westlea Primary School
- URN
- 111100
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Carruthers (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01244667880
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, Chester CH2 1QJ
Summary
Upton Westlea Primary School is a community school located in Chester, serving a mixed-gender population of 163 pupils aged 4-11, with a capacity of 210. The school promotes a supportive and nurturing environment, encapsulated in its motto, "Inspire, Learn, Succeed." The ethos focuses on fostering positive attitudes towards learning, ensuring that children feel secure and confident in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Upton Westlea is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating various subjects such as art, music, and science, alongside a strong emphasis on personal, social, and emotional development. The school also offers a resourced provision, Eden, specifically for children with Autism, providing tailored support through a thematic, multi-sensory approach to learning and individualised Personalised Learning Plans.
Community engagement is encouraged through open days and various school events, allowing prospective parents and visitors to experience the school environment firsthand. Upton Westlea aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for all families, ensuring that every child is supported in achieving their full potential.
The curriculum at Upton Westlea is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating various subjects such as art, music, and science, alongside a strong emphasis on personal, social, and emotional development. The school also offers a resourced provision, Eden, specifically for children with Autism, providing tailored support through a thematic, multi-sensory approach to learning and individualised Personalised Learning Plans.
Community engagement is encouraged through open days and various school events, allowing prospective parents and visitors to experience the school environment firsthand. Upton Westlea aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for all families, ensuring that every child is supported in achieving their full potential.
Useful links
- School Spider (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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 163
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 31.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 163 | 76 | 87 | 210 | 31.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 102 | 90 | 210 | 25.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 198 | 94 | 104 | 210 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 198 | 94 | 104 | 210 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 197 | 91 | 106 | 210 | 19.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 97 | 107 | 210 | 15.80 |
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