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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Cheshire West and Chester

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester - CW8 3BY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our purpose is to develop learning in a Christian, caring environment and to promote the Catholic faith.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester - CH65 5EW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At St Bernard’s, our Catholic ethos is centered upon Gospel Values which drive all that we do. We provide an environment where children can ‘grow, love and learn following Jesus’, embedding values and characteristics to develop the whole person as well as embed the Catholic Faith.”

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH4 8HX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Clare's Catholic Primary School your child is nurtured to ensure they achieve their best and given many opportunities to grow in confidence.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester - CW7 2JS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St. Joseph’s School is proud to serve the Catholic community of St. Joseph’s Parish. We offer education from Nursery to Year 6, in addition to our Resource Provision . It is a privilege to see our children grow and mature during their time with us.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Luke's Catholic Primary School

Frodsham, Cheshire West and Chester - WA6 7QP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our vision is to educate children in the spirit of the Gospel values and the traditions of the Catholic Church, nurturing the talents and potential of everyone.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Martin's Academy Chester

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH2 3NG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“In 2012, as we completed our Free School proposal for St Martin’s Academy, our vision was clear. We wanted to create a new school that would truly cater for the needs of every child who walked through our doors.”

PrimarySince 2013Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester - CH66 1NN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St Mary of the Angels, we strive for all of our children to be successful and reflective learners in order to enable them to fulfil their God-given potential. We have unpicked our Christian values and identified 6 key principles for children to follow and called them ‘Values for Life’.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH1 6LG

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St. Oswald’s CE Primary School in Mollington fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment rooted in Christian values.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Good

St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester - CH66 2BD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our vision at St Saviour’s is based around high expectations for all. On this page, you will see how our vision is lived. The first list was formulated by staff and governors; the second shows how we have presented it to our children in child-friendly language.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH1 5UU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The fundamental characteristics of a Catholic school is that we place Christ at the centre of all we do through integrating our Gospel Values into all that we do. We focus on the values of kindness, peace, humility, patience, gentleness, tolerance, forgiveness and compassion.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH2 3AD

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Our school is a very special place, successful and full of creative energy. Our children are happy and thriving; they have fun and have a passion for learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester - CW8 1JW

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We are proud of our school where the Gospel teachings and our school values are at the centre of everything that happens within our school family. St.Wilfrid's is an inclusive school where the social, emotional, physical and academic needs of each child are met.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Winefride's Catholic Primary School

Neston, Cheshire West and Chester - CH64 9RW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“All young people and their families are invited to be part of our wonderful school community. St. Winefride's is an inspirational and inclusive school where we all love to work, learn and grow in all aspects of school life whilst following in the footsteps of Jesus.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester - CW7 4AT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school is a lovely Victorian building with an extensive outdoor space. Currently we have just over 190 children in school. The clear vision and values we hold enable our talented staff to do their best for the individual child through an imaginative, creative, varied and stimulating education.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Sutton Green Primary School

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester - CH66 4NW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Sutton Green Primary School we recognise the value and equal worth of each child as an individual and the importance of nurturing every aspect of the child’s personality – intellectual, creative, emotional, physical and spiritual.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Tarporley CofE Primary School

Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester - CW6 0AN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Every child at Tarporley Church of England Primary School is known, valued and encouraged to let their light shine. Rooted in our Christian vision, we nurture a love of learning and inspire every child to become the very best version of themselves in all aspects of school life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Tarvin Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH3 8LS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Tattenhall Park Primary School

Select, Cheshire West and Chester - CH3 9AH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Acorns Primary and Nursery School

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester - CH65 7ED

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At The Acorns Primary & Nursery School, we are a Rights Respecting School where everyone is welcome - we have No Outsiders. We give our pupils the skills and knowledge they need to become positive citizens.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

The Arches Community Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH1 5EZ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We, at The Arches, hope that your children will be happy, contented, fulfilled and excited. We aim to achieve all this by providing an enjoyable but challenging curriculum. Our staff are hardworking and dedicated to creating a positive and safe learning environment for children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good