Acresfield Academy is a primary school in Chester, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Acresfield Academy currently has around 250 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44% boys and 56% girls. Around 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Acres Lane, Chester, CH2 1LJ |
| Website: | http://www.acresfield.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01244257350 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mike Dixon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147489 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 250 |
| Number of Boys: | 110 |
| Number of Girls: | 140 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.00% | 215 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Community Primary School Acres Lane , Upton By Chester CH2 1LJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Academy Acres Lane , Upton By Chester CH2 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Infant School 32 Heath Road , Upton-By-Chester CH2 1HX | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Westlea Primary School Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Manor County Junior School Upton Lane , Upton Heath CH2 1ED | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton-by-Chester High School St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess of Chester Hospital Education Unit Children's Medical Ward 30 , Maternity Wing CH2 1UL | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ancora House School Countess of Chester Health Park , CH2 1BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.