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Tarvin Primary School

Academy converter · Chester · CH3 8LS

Ages 4–11 · 230 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

58%

Overall absence

4.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)58%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.4%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
227

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

230 pupils · 315 places

Pupils on roll
230
Boys / girls
121 / 109
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
230 / 315 (73%)
Free school meals
4.3%
FSM pupils
10
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

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SANDSTONE TRUST
Academy trust
SANDSTONE TRUST
Sponsor
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Davies

Location

Address
Heath Drive, Tarvin
Postcode
CH3 8LS
Town
Chester
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury
Urban/rural
Larger 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, 230 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 4.3%.

Open schools in Chester
60
Primary schools in Chester
42
Academies among open schools in Chester
33% (20)
Open schools in CH3
21
Primary in CH3
16
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.

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  • Barrow CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Chester · CH3 7HW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM16.7%

    1.8 miles away

  • Barrow CofE Primary School

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chester · CH3 7HW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    1.8 miles away

  • Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Tarporley · CW6 0EL · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM12.1%

    2.0 miles away

  • Kelsall Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tarporley · CW6 0PU · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 2–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.0%

    2.3 miles away

  • Ashton Hayes Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Chester · CH3 8AB · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM1.5%

    2.3 miles away

  • Waverton Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Chester · CH3 7QT · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 5–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM3.0%

    2.5 miles away

  • Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Chester · CH3 7ES · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM1.9%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Davies
Telephone
01829740399
Website
http://www.tarvin.cheshire.sch.uk

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