139
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
38%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 16/03/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Dee Banks School · All-through · Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
139
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
38%
Contact
Address
Dee Banks, Sandy Lane, Chester, CH3 5UX
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Website
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Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 139 | 7.2 | 100% | 8% | 45% | 13% | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 128 | 6.7 | 100% | 6% | 30% | 13% | 38% |
| 2022/23 | 117 | 5.8 | 100% | 8% | 34% | 14% | 43% |
| 2021/22 | 110 | 6.7 | 100% | 8% | 38% | 16% | 46% |
| 2020/21 | 115 | 6.8 | 100% | 10% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 108 | 5.6 | 100% | 9% | 32% | 11% | 28% |
| 2017/18 | 110 | 5.6 | 100% | 6% | 34% | 10% | 30% |
| 2016/17 | 109 | 5.8 | 100% | 7% | 32% | 8% | 22% |
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