St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Chester (Cheshire West and Chester).
KS2 RWM expected
50%
▼ 12pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
81%
▲ 6pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
63%
▼ 11pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
53%
▼ 19pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
93.0%
▼ 2pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
18.5
▼ 2.2 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
33.1%
▲ 8pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
91%
163 / 180 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About the school
- URN
- 111311
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Computing
- Gardening
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael John Axon | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2021 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ashden Foden | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Samantha Stevens | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stephen Adam Mannion | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Robert Phillips | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Dr Gerard Bell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jacqueline Sharratt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Miss Bernise Whitley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr August Akpodiete Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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