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ClosedPrimaryURN 139832

University Church Free School

Free schools · Chester · CH1 1QP

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

148

Local authority

Cheshire West and Chester

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • 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 free schools (primary), Ages 4–11, in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 148 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 4.7%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Chester
60
Primary schools in Chester
42
Academies among open schools in Chester
33% (20)
Open schools in CH1
14
Primary in CH1
10
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 CH1

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
139832

Location

Address
Murlain House, Union Street
Postcode
CH1 1QP
Town
Chester
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
City of Chester
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

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: 18 Jan 2018.

Pupils on roll
148
Boys / girls
72 / 76
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
148 / 210 (70%)
Free school meals
4.7%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Supported by a trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Farrington

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