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Chester sixth form schools achieve strong Ofsted ratings, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Christleton High School leads among state sixth forms, while The Queen's School and The King's School, Chester are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 13 sixth form providers serving Chester, students across the city centre, Blacon, and Hoole have access to diverse A-Level pathways. 47% of students achieve A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally, providing solid preparation for university entry. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Queen's School | Independent | All-through | 5-18 years | Girls | None | 9/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 5-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Christleton High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | iMap Centre | Independent | Not Applicable | 7-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • Not Applicable • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The King's School, Chester | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | - |
| #8 | Queen's Park High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | The Catholic High School, Chester | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #10 | Chester International School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Dee Banks School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.7/10Good |
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
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Abbey Gate College | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Upton-by-Chester High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Hammond | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.8/10Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
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