How many pupils does Chesterton Primary School have?

Chesterton Primary School has 177 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Chesterton Primary School?

The headteacher of Chesterton Primary School is Helen Swindells.

What type of school is Chesterton Primary School?

Chesterton Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Chesterton Primary School in?

Chesterton Primary School is in the Staffordshire local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Chesterton Primary School

Brittain Avenue, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7NT

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 8 June 2021). Last inspected 9 December 2025.

Ofsted report cards do not give a new overall grade. View the Ofsted report card or inspection report ↗

177

Pupils

58.2%

Free school meals

1 October 2016

Opened

About this school

Chesterton Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The school has 177 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 8 June 2021). Last inspected 9 December 2025. The Headteacher is Helen Swindells. The school is administered by Staffordshire local authority. It belongs to COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST. It opened in 1 October 2016.

School details

Headteacher: Helen Swindells
Trust: COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST
Local authority: Staffordshire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 143345

Contact

01782568650 office@chestertonprimary.org.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Chesterton Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Staffordshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

38%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →