Capenhurst CofE Primary School is a primary school in Chester, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Capenhurst CofE Primary School currently has around 94 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 38.3% boys and 61.7% girls. Around 11.7% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.2%).

School Information

Address: Capenhurst Lane, Chester, CH1 6HE
Website: www.capenhurstcep.cheshire.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01518323750
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Green
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111271

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 94
Number of Boys: 36
Number of Girls: 58

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.20%82
African4.30%4
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%2
Other White2.10%2
White and Black African2.10%2
White and Asian2.10%2
Other Asian0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (2.1)
Writing: Average (2.5)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
46%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.1
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Capenhurst CofE Primary School
Capenhurst Lane , Capenhurst CH1 6HE
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Capenhurst CofE Primary School
Capenhurst Lane , Capenhurst CH1 6HE
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Meadow County Junior School
Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ
- not rated 1,879 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Meadow County Infant School
Dolphin Crescent , Great Sutton CH66 4SZ
- not rated 1,879 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gorsthills Community Primary School
Berry Drive , Great Sutton CH66 4LT
- not rated 1,889 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Whitby High School
Sycamore Drive , Whitby CH66 2NU
3out of 4 2,868 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
- not rated 3,057 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
2out of 4 3,088 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Archers Brook SEMH Residential School
Chester Road , Great Sutton CH66 2NA
- not rated 1,751 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hinderton School
Capenhurst Lane , Whitby CH65 7AQ
4out of 4 2,816 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bridge Short Stay School
Appleton Drive , CH65 7EP
3out of 4 2,920 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.