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Facts About Cheshire West and Chester Schools
  • 54,645 pupils are attending 172 schools in Cheshire West and Chester in 2023/24. This includes 159 state funded and 9 independent schools.
  • The top ranked schools in Cheshire West and Chester are Oaklands School, Christleton High School, and The County High School, Leftwich. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.
  • In Cheshire West and Chester schools, 5.99% of pupils strong pass in reading, writing & maths versus the england average of 7.39%.
  • 28.21% of pupils in Cheshire West and Chester achieved 5 or more grades in GCSEs 2023 as compared with england average of 29.93%.

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Cheshire West and Chester Admissions

To apply for your child's admission, visit https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/education-and-learning/education-and-learning.aspx

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Sep 01, 2023

Star of application process

Cheshire West and Chester start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://synergyweb.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Website/login.aspx

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Jan 15, 2024

End of application process

The closing date for applications. Cheshire West and Chester will class any application or change you make after this date as late.

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Apr 16, 2024

Offer day

Emails to residents who applied online will be sent.

Letters to residents who applied using a paper application form will be sent.

Cheshire West and Chester Holiday

Title Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024

Cheshire West and Chester Term Dates

Title Term Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024

Students in Cheshire West and Chester

By phase of education

  • Primary
    27,719
  • Secondary
    26,926
  • Special
    6,163
  • 54,645
    Total students
    28,009 boys26,636 girls
  • € 8200.86 / student
    Expenses Per Student
    England avg.€ 7918.69

Teachers in Cheshire West and Chester

  • 18 : 1
    Students per teacher
    England Avg. 19 : 1
  • 3,432
    Total teachers
  • 2,067
    Total teacher assistants
  • € 41326.48
    Average Teacher Salary
    England avg. € 42119.25
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 3 schools are free in Cheshire West and Chester. 59.04% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 54,645 pupils.

Total 0.62% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in Cheshire West and Chester. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

Upton-by-Chester High School is Largest school in Cheshire West and Chester with 1,738 pupils.