Tarvin Primary School
URN: 111110 • Chester CH3 8LS
Overview
- Name
- Tarvin Primary School
- URN
- 111110
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Heath Drive, Chester CH3 8LS
Summary
Tarvin Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, catering to 262 pupils with a capacity of 315. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and caring environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school revolves around the motto "Learn and Grow," emphasizing the development of the whole child—mentally, physically, and socially.
The curriculum at Tarvin Primary School is comprehensive, covering core subjects such as maths, reading, writing, and science, along with art, history, geography, and physical education. Special emphasis is placed on wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, ensuring that pupils not only excel academically but also develop essential personal qualities like kindness, resilience, and empathy.
As part of the Sandstone Trust, Tarvin Primary collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities while maintaining its unique identity. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement and feedback to continuously improve the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Tarvin Primary School is comprehensive, covering core subjects such as maths, reading, writing, and science, along with art, history, geography, and physical education. Special emphasis is placed on wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, ensuring that pupils not only excel academically but also develop essential personal qualities like kindness, resilience, and empathy.
As part of the Sandstone Trust, Tarvin Primary collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities while maintaining its unique identity. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement and feedback to continuously improve the educational experience for all students.
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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
- 315
- Pupils
- 262
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 125
- FSM %
- 8.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 262 | 137 | 125 | 315 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 262 | 137 | 125 | 315 | 8.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 262 | 137 | 125 | 315 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 262 | 137 | 125 | 315 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 262 | 137 | 125 | 315 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 262 | 137 | 125 | 315 | 8.40 |
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