Located in Chester, Oldfield Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Oldfield Primary School currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 5.4% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Green Lane, Chester, CH3 5LB |
| Website: | http://www.oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01244292426 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Alan Brown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151416 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/11/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 205 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 98 |
| White British | 86.30% | 177 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield County Junior School Green Lane , Vicars Cross CH3 5LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield County Infant School Thackeray Drive , Vicars Cross CH3 5LP | - not rated | 182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Hoole Lane , Hoole CH2 3HB | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,890 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 | 1,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway High School Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christleton High School Village Road , Christleton CH3 7AD | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gate Prep School Clare Avenue , Hoole CH2 3HR | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove School Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR | - not rated | 953 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hammond Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Raikes Tutorial School C/O Zion Tabernacle Church , Grosvenor Park Road CH1 1QQ | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs School 45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.