Acresfield Academy

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Acres Lane
Upton By Chester
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 1LJ
Phone 01244257350
Reference Number 147489

Acresfield Academy is performing exceptionally well in all areas, achieving an overall rating of outstanding during its first inspection. The school boasts exemplary behavior and attitudes among pupils, who thrive in a supportive and caring environment. Strong relationships between staff and students foster a culture of independence and resilience, contributing to high levels of achievement, including for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With a well-structured curriculum and an emphasis on personal development, pupils are well-prepared for subsequent educational stages.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 250
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 44%
Girls: 56%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 8.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 30.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 32

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 12 18 30
2 11 19 30
3 16 17 33
4 14 18 32
5 16 15 31
6 11 21 32

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 86%
White, Other 2.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 2.8%
Indian 2.4%
Mixed, Other 1.6%
White & Asian 1.2%
Asian, Other 0.8%
Chinese 0.4%
Unclassified 0.4%
White & Black (African) 0.4%
African 0.4%
Pakistani 0.4%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 02 Jul 2024
Date Report
02 Jul 2024 School inspection:
05 Oct 2019 Academy conversion letter
30 Sep 2014 Full inspection:
Previously as Acresfield Community Primary School
30 Sep 2014 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
24 Jun 2010 Full inspection:
24 Jun 2010 Full inspection:
21 Mar 2007 Full inspection:
21 Mar 2007 Full inspection:
28 Jan 2002 Full inspection
28 Jan 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional quality of education across all subjects
  • Strong emphasis on reading from early years
  • Excellent support for pupils with SEND
  • High expectations for pupils' achievements
  • Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and attitudes
  • Strong personal development programs and community involvement
  • Meticulously planned curriculum that builds on knowledge

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 75%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 22%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 111
Maths 107

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 6.7
Writing 0.6
Maths 6.1

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 26 0
Third Preference 23 0
From another Local Authority 2 1

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