Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 May 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 134766.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 19 |
| Girls | 16 |
| Boys | 3 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 10.5% |
| First language not English | 0% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 5 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 14 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 3.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 1.9 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 13.74 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 8.07 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 14.92 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 12.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 10.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1.4 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Mill View Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Upton Heath CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | The Firs School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Newton Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Upton Westlea Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | The Arches Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Highfield Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.3 mi | Secondary | Upton-by-Chester High School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2015. |
Ancora House School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 11 May 2023.
Ancora House School has 19 pupils aged 11 to 18.
At Ancora House School, there were 3.5 pupils per teacher in 2025/26.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.