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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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