The Arches Community Primary School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11186 pupils

Saughall Road, Blacon, CH1 5EZWebsite01244667660

Good186 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Jul 2023

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils186

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils186

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

186 / 210 (89%)

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Michelle Ashfield

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 53%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.6%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support38.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans7.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health39 pupils (46%)

Speech, Language & Communication26 pupils (31%)

Other8 pupils (10%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (5%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils186

Free school meals51.1%

English as additional language10.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.5%

Black African5.4%

White Other3.8%

Other1.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.1%

Asian Other0.5%

Mixed Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Pakistani0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£8,097

total expenditure per pupil

+£697 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,391

Support staff£1,781

Premises£416

Energy£136

Learning resources£449

Income per pupil£7,731

2023-24

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