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Oldfield Primary School, Vicars Cross, Chester CH3

Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5LB

10 simple reasons to choose Oldfield Primary School, Vicars Cross

State primary school (community school) in Vicars Cross, Chester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Oldfield Primary School, Vicars Cross

Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the 5 best state primary schools in Chester and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with schools trips, visitors and a residential trip for the older pupils.
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 6.00pm provided by external contractors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.

Find another school near Oldfield Primary School, Vicars Cross

Independent Prep Schools

The Firs School (1.8 miles); The Queen's Lower School (2.4 miles); The King's School, Infants & Juniors, Chester (3.5 miles).

State Primary Schools

Mickle Trafford Village School (2.4 miles); Acresfield Primary School (2.5 miles); St Oswald's Church of England Primary School, Chester (4.7 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The Hammond (1.7 miles); The Queen's School, Chester (2.2 miles); The King's School, Chester (3.5 miles).

State Senior Schools

Christleton High School (1.7 miles); Helsby High School (8 miles); Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College (9.4 miles).

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