Ofsted school ratings in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester (North West), 68 of 77 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.3%. That is 1.1 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 88.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 10
- Good
- 58
- Requires improvement
- 8
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 77
- rank 79/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Cheshire West and Chester (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Cheshire West and Chester | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 10 | 13.0% |
| Good | 58 | 75.3% |
| Requires improvement | 8 | 10.4% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 1.3% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Cheshire West and Chester
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 9 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 89.2% |
| Secondary | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Cheshire West and Chester are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 68 of 77 graded state-funded schools in Cheshire West and Chester hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Cheshire West and Chester have?
- Cheshire West and Chester has 10 schools rated Outstanding and 58 rated Good, out of 77 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Cheshire West and Chester?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Cheshire West and Chester, and 8 rated Requires improvement, out of 77 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester?
- By phase in Cheshire West and Chester: 89.2% of 65 primary schools; 81.8% of 11 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Cheshire West and Chester compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Cheshire West and Chester ranks 79 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 88.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.