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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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