How many pupils attend Oldfield Primary School?

Oldfield Primary School has 207 pupils on roll.

What ages does Oldfield Primary School take?

Oldfield Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Oldfield Primary School located?

Oldfield Primary School is located in Chester, CH3 5LB, Cheshire West and Chester.

How do I apply to Oldfield Primary School?

Oldfield Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Oldfield Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Oldfield Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.184 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Oldfield Primary School?

When Oldfield Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place a — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year — Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school nor siblings who are due to leave the school and move to high school the next year; 3. Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school — Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school. Children will be classed within this category if they and their parents / carers are resident within the areas served by the school at the time of application. However, the Authority may consider a change of address providing the child is resident in the new property and supporting documentation is received by the deadline as specified by the Local Authority for reception applications, when the Authority will begin the allocation of places process, and 1 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Oldfield Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85% of pupils at Oldfield Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Oldfield Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How far did offers reach?

1.184miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Oldfield Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Oldfield Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place a — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year — Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school nor siblings who are due to leave the school and move to high school the next year.
3Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school — Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school. Children will be classed within this category if they and their parents / carers are resident within the areas served by the school at the time of application. However, the Authority may consider a change of address providing the child is resident in the new property and supporting documentation is received by the deadline as specified by the Local Authority for reception applications, when the Authority will begin the allocation of places process.
4Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight line from the centrally plotted Basic Land and Property Unit — Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight line from the centrally plotted Basic Land and Property Unit point of the child’s home address to the centrally plotted basic land and property unit point of the school as defined by local land and property gazetteer. The Rowan Learning Trust

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Section 3 (admission arrangements) of Cheshire West and Chester Council's "Applying for a Primary School place" booklet for September 2027.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Oldfield Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Oldfield Primary School?: Oldfield Primary School has 207 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oldfield Primary School take?: Oldfield Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Oldfield Primary School located?: Oldfield Primary School is located in Chester, CH3 5LB, Cheshire West and Chester.
How do I apply to Oldfield Primary School?: Oldfield Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Oldfield Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Oldfield Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.184 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Oldfield Primary School?: When Oldfield Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place a — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year — Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school nor siblings who are due to leave the school and move to high school the next year; 3. Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school — Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school. Children will be classed within this category if they and their parents / carers are resident within the areas served by the school at the time of application. However, the Authority may consider a change of address providing the child is resident in the new property and supporting documentation is received by the deadline as specified by the Local Authority for reception applications, when the Authority will begin the allocation of places process, and 1 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Oldfield Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85% of pupils at Oldfield Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Oldfield Pre-school

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Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Christleton High School

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Good

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How far did offers reach?

1.184miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Oldfield Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Oldfield Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place a — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.
2Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year — Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school nor siblings who are due to leave the school and move to high school the next year.
3Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school — Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school. Children will be classed within this category if they and their parents / carers are resident within the areas served by the school at the time of application. However, the Authority may consider a change of address providing the child is resident in the new property and supporting documentation is received by the deadline as specified by the Local Authority for reception applications, when the Authority will begin the allocation of places process.
4Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight line from the centrally plotted Basic Land and Property Unit — Pupils living nearest to the school measured in a straight line from the centrally plotted Basic Land and Property Unit point of the child’s home address to the centrally plotted basic land and property unit point of the school as defined by local land and property gazetteer. The Rowan Learning Trust

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Section 3 (admission arrangements) of Cheshire West and Chester Council's "Applying for a Primary School place" booklet for September 2027.

Oldfield Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Oldfield Primary School?: Oldfield Primary School has 207 pupils on roll.
What ages does Oldfield Primary School take?: Oldfield Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Oldfield Primary School located?: Oldfield Primary School is located in Chester, CH3 5LB, Cheshire West and Chester.
How do I apply to Oldfield Primary School?: Oldfield Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Oldfield Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Oldfield Primary School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.184 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Oldfield Primary School?: When Oldfield Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place a — Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school; 2. Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year — Priority will next be given to children who have a sibling in school who will still be attending in the following year. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school nor siblings who are due to leave the school and move to high school the next year; 3. Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school — Priority will next be given to children resident within the designated catchment zone of the school. Children will be classed within this category if they and their parents / carers are resident within the areas served by the school at the time of application. However, the Authority may consider a change of address providing the child is resident in the new property and supporting documentation is received by the deadline as specified by the Local Authority for reception applications, when the Authority will begin the allocation of places process, and 1 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Oldfield Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85% of pupils at Oldfield Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Amasing

Nursery

Oldfield Pre-school

Nursery

Good

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Christleton High School

Secondary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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Oldfield Primary School

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Oldfield Primary School: key facts

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How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Oldfield Primary School

Oldfield Primary School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Where children go next

Nearby schools within 5 km