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Dodleston CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Chester · CH4 9NG

Ages 4–11 · 65 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill77%

65 pupils · 84 places

Pupils on roll
65
Boys / girls
32 / 33
School capacity
84
Capacity fill
65 / 84 (77%)
Free school meals
12.3%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Chester
Headteacher
Mr Nathan Henaghen

Location

Address
Church Road, Dodleston
Postcode
CH4 9NG
Town
Chester
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 65 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 12.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chester.

Open schools in Chester
60
Primary schools in Chester
42
Academies among open schools in Chester
33% (20)
Open schools in CH4
19
Primary in CH4
7
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Primary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
131

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in ChesterNear CH4

  • Lache Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chester · CH4 8HX · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM51.5%

    2.7 miles away

  • St Clare's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Chester · CH4 8HX · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM33.1%
    • Demand0.94

    2.7 miles away

  • Belgrave Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chester · CH4 7QS · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM6.6%
    • Demand1.48

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nathan Henaghen
Telephone
01244662990
Website
https://www.dodlestonceprimary.co.uk/

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