St Martin's Academy ChesterHoole Church of England Primary School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Chester.
Summary of the comparison
St Martin's Academy Chester and Hoole Church of England Primary School are primary schools in Chester.
St Martin's Academy Chester was judged exceptional and Hoole Church of England Primary School was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at St Martin's Academy Chester (71.0% in 2022-23, 96.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | ChesterSt Martin's Academy Chester | ChesterHoole Church of England Primary School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C57/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 54th of 115 in Cheshire West and Chester | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: OutstandingStronger figure | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Free schools | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 395 | |
| Capacity | 182 | 420 | |
| Location | Chester, CH2 3NG | Chester, CH2 3HB | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 96.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 32.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 112.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 111.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 174 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 6.3% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 12.1% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 21.8% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 5.2% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 2.9% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 2.0% | Not reported | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
Full profiles: St Martin's Academy Chester · Hoole Church of England Primary School