St Martin's Academy Chester

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11174 pupils

91 Hoole Road, CH2 3NGWebsite01244566166

Inspected174 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils174

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils174

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Type

Free

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

174 / 182 (96%)

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Ms Wenda Smith

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 71%

AdmissionsOversubscribed

1.9x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

3.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.0%vs 6.5% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence2.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support21.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans5.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed28 pupils (60%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (15%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (11%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (9%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)8

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils174

Free school meals5.7%

English as additional language12.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British77.6%

White Other7.5%

Mixed Other6.3%

Indian4.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

Other0.6%

Asian Other0.6%

Unclassified0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

83 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good progress90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,176

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,224 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,938

Support staff£727

Premises£131

Energy£102

Learning resources£364

Income per pupil£6,153

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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