Schools in Chester
There are 60 schools in Chester on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 42 primary and 8 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Chester (42)
- Acresfield AcademyAcademy converter · CH2 1LJ
- Ashton Hayes Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH3 8AB
- Barrow CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CH3 7HW
- Belgrave Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH4 7QS
- Boughton Heath AcademyAcademy converter · CH3 5RW
- Capenhurst CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH1 6HE
- Cherry Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH3 5EG
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH1 4HG
- Christleton Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH3 7AY
- Clutton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH3 9ER
- Dee Point Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH1 5NF
- Dodleston CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH4 9NG
- Eccleston CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH4 9HD
- Elton Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH2 4LT
- Farndon Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH3 6QP
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CH3 7ES
- Highfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH1 5LD
- Hoole Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH2 3HB
- Huntington Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH3 6EA
- Huxley CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CH3 9BH
- J H Godwin Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH1 5JG
- Lache Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH4 8HX
- Mickle Trafford Village SchoolCommunity school · CH2 4EF
- Mill View Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH2 1HB
- Newton Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH2 2LA
- Oldfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH3 5LB
- Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH4 7HS
- Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH3 6EG
- Saltney Ferry CPNursery, Infants & Juniors · CH4 0BN
- Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CH1 6EP
- St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH4 8HX
- St Martin's Academy ChesterFree schools · CH2 3NG
- St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH1 6LG
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH1 5UU
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CH2 3AD
- Tarvin Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH3 8LS
- The Arches Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH1 5EZ
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyFree schools · CH1 1QP
- Upton Heath CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CH2 1ED
- Upton Westlea Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH2 1QJ
- Waverton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CH3 7QT
- Wood Memorial Primary SchoolNursery, Infants & Juniors · CH4 8BT
Secondary schools in Chester (8)
- Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports CollegeFoundation school · CH1 5JH
- Chester International SchoolStudio schools · CH4 7AE
- Christleton High SchoolAcademy converter · CH3 7AD
- Queen's Park High SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CH4 7AE
- St. David's High SchoolSecondary (ages 11-16) · CH4 0AE
- The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolAcademy converter · CH3 5XF
- The Catholic High School, ChesterAcademy converter · CH4 7HS
- Upton-by-Chester High SchoolFoundation school · CH2 1NN
Other phases in Chester (10)
- Abbey Gate CollegeOther independent school · CH3 6EN
- Ancora House SchoolPupil referral unit · CH2 1BQ
- Dee Banks SchoolCommunity special school · CH3 5UX
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN CollegeCommunity special school · CH2 1HD
- iMap CentreOther independent special school · CH3 7JA
- Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment · CH4 8LN
- The HammondOther independent school · CH2 4ES
- The King's SchoolOther independent school · CH4 7QL
- The Queen's SchoolOther independent school · CH1 2NN
- University of ChesterHigher education institutions · CH1 4BJ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Chester?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 60 open schools with a Chester address (as of 5 June 2026), including 42 primary and 8 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Chester guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Chester?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.