Boughton Heath Academy is a primary school in Chester, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Boughton Heath Academy currently has around 223 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 4.9% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78%).
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: | Becketts Lane, Chester, CH3 5RW |
| Website: | www.boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01244732000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jon Lenton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141614 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 226 |
| Number of Pupils: | 223 |
| Number of Boys: | 121 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.00% | 174 |
| Indian | 5.40% | 12 |
| African | 3.60% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 6 |
| Chinese | 2.70% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Nursery School Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Heath Primary School Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Heath Academy Becketts Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5RW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Cherry Grove Road , CH3 5EG | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane , Great Boughton CH3 5XF | - not rated | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester International School Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queen's Park , CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park High School Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Banks School Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Gate Prep School Clare Avenue , Hoole CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Raikes Tutorial School C/O Zion Tabernacle Church , Grosvenor Park Road CH1 1QQ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Special Unit Overleigh Road , Handbridge CH4 7HL | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.