The Arches Community Primary School
URN: 134897 • Chester CH1 5EZ
Overview
- Name
- The Arches Community Primary School
- URN
- 134897
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Ashfield (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01244667660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Saughall Road, Chester CH1 5EZ
Summary
The Arches Community Primary School, located in Chester, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 186 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a positive and safe learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The dedicated staff aim to provide an enjoyable yet challenging curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of all students, celebrating neurodiversity and individual talents.
The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strives to maintain strong links with local families and organizations. This collaborative approach extends to parents and carers, who are encouraged to participate in school life and contribute to their children's education. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Michelle Ashfield, is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere that lays a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
For families considering The Arches for their children, the school offers opportunities for personalised visits, allowing parents to observe the learning environment firsthand. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (51.10%), the school is dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity for all students.
The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strives to maintain strong links with local families and organizations. This collaborative approach extends to parents and carers, who are encouraged to participate in school life and contribute to their children's education. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Michelle Ashfield, is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere that lays a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
For families considering The Arches for their children, the school offers opportunities for personalised visits, allowing parents to observe the learning environment firsthand. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (51.10%), the school is dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity 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
- 210
- Pupils
- 186
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 90
- FSM %
- 51.10
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 186 | 96 | 90 | 210 | 51.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 94 | 98 | 210 | 49.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 107 | 118 | 315 | 42.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 107 | 118 | 315 | 42.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 246 | 121 | 125 | 315 | 46.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 261 | 136 | 125 | 315 | 42.90 |
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