FindMySchool LogoFindMySchool
  • League Tables
    Combined A-levels & GCSEPrimary SchoolsOxbridge Success
  • Schools
    Schools by Area
    Primary SchoolsSecondary SchoolsSixth Form Schools
    General Schools
    A-levelsSecondaryPrimaryNursery
  • Blog
FindMySchool LogoFindMySchool

Helping parents and students find the best schools in England with comprehensive data and insights.

GET IN TOUCH

  • Contact us form
  • info@findmyschool.uk

Quick Links

  • Find Schools
  • Schools by City
  • Primary by Area
  • Secondary by Area
  • Sixth Form Schools by Area
  • Map Search
  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Sixth Form and Grammar Schools

Rankings

  • Combined A-levels and GCSE
  • Primary Schools
  • Oxbridge Success

Resources

  • About Us
  • Our Methodology
  • Data Disclaimer
  • FAQs
  • Blog

© 2025 FindMySchool. All rights reserved.

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceCookie Policy

Showing 1-9 of 13 schools

  • Chester International School
  • The Catholic High School, Chester
  • Queen's Park High School
  • The Hammond
  • The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
  • Upton-by-Chester High School
  • Christleton High School
  • Abbey Gate College
  • The King's School, Chester
  • The Queen's School
  • Progress Schools - Hamilton Square
  • Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
  • Progress Schools - Wirral
Chester schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Chester Area

Chester secondary schools offer diverse options across this historic city, 86% of schools are 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.

Key Performance Metrics for Chester
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Chester27%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Chester45.5
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Chester13%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Chester3.9
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Chester86%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Chester
27%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Chester
45.5vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Chester
13%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Chester
3.9vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Chester
86%vsEngland
86%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9CHESTER
#3,225England

Chester International School

Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
281 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8CHESTER
#2,630England

The Catholic High School, Chester

Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HS
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
806 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School106 offers / 223 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7CHESTER
#1,996England

Queen's Park High School

Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
764 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School139 offers / 267 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#11CHESTER
#3,621England

The Hammond

Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
205 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6CHESTER
#1,849England

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5XF
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,179 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School202 offers / 674 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5CHESTER
#1,367England

Upton-by-Chester High School

St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1NN
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,738 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School281 offers / 641 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4CHESTER
#1,052England

Christleton High School

Village Road, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AD
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,397 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School215 offers / 684 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3CHESTER
#923England

Abbey Gate College

Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
496 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#1CHESTER
#212England

The King's School, Chester

Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,155 pupils
Mixed
4-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Chester

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, GCSE performance, and Ofsted ratings.

Neighbourhoods in Chester

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Progress Schools - Hamilton SquareIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/AProgress Schools - WirralIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Progress Schools - Wirral

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Queen's SchoolIndependentAll-through5-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Queen's School

Independent • All-through • 5-18 years

#2
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Christleton High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Christleton High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Chester International SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#8The Catholic High School, ChesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#7Queen's Park High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#1The King's School, ChesterIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Chester International School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
The Catholic High School, Chester

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Queen's Park High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
The King's School, Chester

Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Abbey Gate CollegeIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Abbey Gate College

Independent • All-through • 4-18 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Upton-by-Chester High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Upton-by-Chester High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The HammondIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Hammond

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

FAQs

We combine official data sources and our methodology to highlight consistent performance. Use filters to personalise results based on what matters to your family.

View all Chester schools →