St Clare's Catholic Primary School
URN: 111311 • Chester CH4 8HX
Overview
- Name
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 111311
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Ward (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244445266
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hawthorn Road, Chester CH4 8HX
Summary
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, located in Chester, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 172 pupils, with a capacity for 180. The school is committed to nurturing each child's potential in a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by Gospel values. The ethos of the school emphasizes high expectations and strong partnerships between home and school, fostering a community where children can grow in confidence and faith.
The curriculum at St Clare's is designed to be creative and engaging, with a strong focus on history education. The school aims to provide pupils with a coherent understanding of both British and world history, encouraging critical thinking and historical enquiry. Key concepts such as local history, power, and diversity are integrated throughout the curriculum, ensuring that students develop both substantive knowledge and essential historical skills.
St Clare's also values the importance of experiential learning, with opportunities for museum visits and fieldwork to enhance students' understanding of historical contexts. The school operates Monday to Friday from 8.50 am to 3.30 pm, and parents are encouraged to visit and engage with the school community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at St Clare's is designed to be creative and engaging, with a strong focus on history education. The school aims to provide pupils with a coherent understanding of both British and world history, encouraging critical thinking and historical enquiry. Key concepts such as local history, power, and diversity are integrated throughout the curriculum, ensuring that students develop both substantive knowledge and essential historical skills.
St Clare's also values the importance of experiential learning, with opportunities for museum visits and fieldwork to enhance students' understanding of historical contexts. The school operates Monday to Friday from 8.50 am to 3.30 pm, and parents are encouraged to visit and engage with the school community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Calendar Click here to view our calendar (calendar)
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School "Working together to achieve our full potential" (other)
- Australia - Reception (other)
- Classes (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Reports (other)
- Website Policy (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
- 180
- Pupils
- 172
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 38.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 172 | 90 | 82 | 180 | 38.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 87 | 88 | 180 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 87 | 90 | 180 | 42.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 87 | 90 | 180 | 42.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 172 | 89 | 83 | 180 | 39.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 85 | 82 | 180 | 28.10 |
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