St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
URN: 130929 • Chester CH1 6LG
Overview
- Name
- St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
- URN
- 130929
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dave Wallace (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Grove Road, Chester CH1 6LG
Summary
St. Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Mollington, Chester, with a current enrolment of 134 pupils and a capacity of 150. The school is rooted in Christian values, guided by the motto "Love Your Neighbour as yourself," which fosters a caring and inclusive atmosphere. The ethos encourages respect for diversity and promotes spiritual, moral, and social growth among students.
The school offers a supportive learning environment, emphasising strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's nurturing approach, noting the individual attention each child receives and the positive progress they make in their learning. St. Oswald's also collaborates closely with St Oswald’s Church in Backford, reinforcing its commitment to community and shared values.
In addition to its strong educational framework, St. Oswald's provides modern facilities, including in-house dining, and prioritises outstanding safeguarding practices. The school invites prospective families to explore its offerings through virtual tours and personal visits, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
The school offers a supportive learning environment, emphasising strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's nurturing approach, noting the individual attention each child receives and the positive progress they make in their learning. St. Oswald's also collaborates closely with St Oswald’s Church in Backford, reinforcing its commitment to community and shared values.
In addition to its strong educational framework, St. Oswald's provides modern facilities, including in-house dining, and prioritises outstanding safeguarding practices. The school invites prospective families to explore its offerings through virtual tours and personal visits, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey.
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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
- 150
- Pupils
- 134
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 9.70
- Open date
- 1997-01-01
- Close date
- 2023-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 134 | 63 | 71 | 150 | 9.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 134 | 63 | 71 | 150 | 9.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 133 | 63 | 70 | 150 | 8.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 133 | 63 | 70 | 150 | 8.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 | 66 | 74 | 150 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 146 | 71 | 75 | 150 | 2.70 |
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