Eccleston CofE Primary School
Eccleston CofE Primary School is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 4–11, in Chester, CH4, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area. It has 91 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (31 March 2026): Report card: Needs attention in 5 areas, Urgent improvement in 2 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Needs attention in 5 areas, Urgent improvement in 2 areas — inspected 31 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Early years | Urgent improvement |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 47 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 15 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 91 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 7.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 16.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 8% | 2024/25 |
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