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J H Godwin Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

J H Godwin Primary School is a community primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 168 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

168

Pupils

210

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

J H Godwin Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for J H Godwin Primary School?

The catchment area for J H Godwin Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for J H Godwin Primary School is set by Cheshire West and Chester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →

J H Godwin Primary School: 210 places, 80% filled: places available

J H Godwin Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 168 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at J H Godwin Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cheshire West and Chester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →

J H Godwin Primary School: School Information

Full address
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JG
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
38.7% of pupils
DfE URN
110983

Other Primary Schools in Chester

If J H Godwin Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to J H Godwin Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: J H Godwin Primary School

What is the catchment area for J H Godwin Primary School?

The catchment area for J H Godwin Primary School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is J H Godwin Primary School oversubscribed?

J H Godwin Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 168 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.

What is the admissions policy for J H Godwin Primary School?

Admission to J H Godwin Primary School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does J H Godwin Primary School cover?

J H Godwin Primary School is a primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for J H Godwin Primary School?

J H Godwin Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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