Darnhall Primary School
Darnhall Primary School is a primary located in Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 1JL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has approximately 446 pupils on roll.
Darnhall Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 2 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 405
Number of Pupils: 446
Number of Boys: 236
Number of Girls: 210
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 40.0
Last Changed Date: 2024-11-15
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Requires Improvement
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-11-28
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Tomlinson
Phone: 01606593315
Website: www.darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk
Location: Sandyhill Road, Darnhall
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Darnhall Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Darnhall Primary School?
Darnhall Primary School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Darnhall Primary School admit?
Darnhall Primary School admits pupils from age 2 to 11.
Is Darnhall Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Darnhall Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Darnhall Primary School?
Darnhall Primary School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Darnhall Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Darnhall Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Darnhall Primary School?
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