The Arches Community Primary School — Primary School in Chester

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The Arches Community Primary School

Chester, CH1 5EZ

186 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

51.10% FSM %

96 Boys

90 Girls

About The Arches Community Primary School

The Arches Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 186 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Michelle Ashfield.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency	Chester North and Neston
Ward	Blacon
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-2005
UKPRN	10072371
URN	134897
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Michelle Ashfield	Governor	01/09/2005	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kerry Bowie	Governor	15/03/2021	14/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Georgina Cavanagh-Wade	Governor	26/04/2023	25/04/2027	Elected by parents
Miss Nicola Johnson	Governor	18/07/2022	18/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alyson Jones	Governor	03/03/2025	03/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sheila Little	Governor	26/03/2018	25/03/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Katie Waters	Governor	02/12/2024	01/12/2028	Elected by parents