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Chester secondary schools offer diverse options across this historic city, with 86% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 86%. Christleton High School leads among state secondary schools, while The King's School, Chester and The Queen's School are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 13 schools serving Chester, families across Blacon, Upton, Boughton, and Hoole have access to both comprehensive and selective pathways. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Progress Schools - Hamilton Square | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Progress Schools - Wirral | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Queen's School | Independent | All-through | 5-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 5-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Christleton High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The King's School, Chester | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #7 | Queen's Park High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #8 | The Catholic High School, Chester | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #9 | Chester International School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Abbey Gate College | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Upton-by-Chester High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | The Hammond | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
