The Arches Community Primary School Catchment Area
The Arches Community Primary School is a community primary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 186 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
186
Pupils
210
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Arches Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Arches Community 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 →The Arches Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Saughall Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5EZ
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 51.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134897
Other Primary Schools in Chester
If The Arches Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.
Newton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 2LA
J H Godwin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH1 5JG
Mickle Trafford Village School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 4EF
Huntington Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 6EA
Upton Westlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH2 1QJ
Waverton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CH3 7QT
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Arches Community Primary School
Is The Arches Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Arches Community Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 186 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.
What is the admissions policy for The Arches Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Arches Community 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 The Arches Community Primary School cover? ▾
The Arches Community 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 The Arches Community Primary School? ▾
The Arches Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.