Best 3 Primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester – comparison
Comparison of primary schools: Boughton Heath Academy (Primary) in Chester; Acresfield Academy (Primary) in Chester; Lower Peover CofE Primary School (Primary) in Knutsford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Boughton Heath Academy, Acresfield Academy and Lower Peover CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Chester, Cheshire and Knutsford, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Boughton Heath Academy), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Boughton Heath Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; spread across trusts such as CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST and North West Academies Trust Limited.
| Attribute |
Boughton Heath Academy
CH3 5RW
|
Acresfield Academy
CH2 1LJ
|
Lower Peover CofE Primary School
WA16 9PZ
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Primary • Academy converter | Primary • Academy converter | Primary • Voluntary aided school |
| Location |
Chester Cheshire CH3 5RW |
Chester Cheshire CH2 1LJ |
Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9PZ |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 25 Sep 2024 | 1 8 Sep 2024 | 1 22 Jul 2024 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 226 | 236 | 210 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Trust / Local authority | CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST | North West Academies Trust Limited | Cheshire West and Chester (896) |
| Website | www.boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk | www.acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk | www.lower-peover-school.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01244732000 | 01244257350 | 01625467623 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Academy converter
- Location
- Chester
Cheshire
CH3 5RW - Ofsted
- 1 25 Sep 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- CHESHIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Website
- www.boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01244732000
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Academy converter
- Location
- Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1LJ - Ofsted
- 1 8 Sep 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- North West Academies Trust Limited
- Website
- www.acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01244257350
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Voluntary aided school
- Location
- Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 9PZ - Ofsted
- 1 22 Jul 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Cheshire West and Chester (896)
- Website
- www.lower-peover-school.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01625467623
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