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OpenURN 111494

Dee Banks School

Community special school · Chester · CH3 5UX

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Age range

Ages 2–19

Pupils

141

Local authority

Cheshire West and Chester

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 2–19, in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 141 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 47.1%.

Open schools in Chester
60
Academies among open schools in Chester
33% (20)
Open schools in CH3
21
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChesterNear CH3

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
111494

Location

Address
Dee Banks, Sandy Lane, Deebanks School
Postcode
CH3 5UX
Town
Chester
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
141
Boys / girls
102 / 39
Free school meals
47.1%
FSM pupils
57
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01244667800

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