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  • The Queen's School
  • The King's School, Chester
  • Abbey Gate College
  • Christleton High School
  • Upton-by-Chester High School
  • The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
  • The Hammond
  • Queen's Park High School
  • The Catholic High School, Chester
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Chester Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Chester. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Chester

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Independent · All-through
#2CHESTER
#242England

The Queen's School

City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN
Cheshire West and Chester council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
415 pupils
Girls
5-18 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
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
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
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
#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
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
#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
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

Map of Secondary Schools in Chester

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Neighbourhoods in Chester

Birkenhead is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Progress Schools - Hamilton SquareIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/AProgress Schools - WirralIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Progress Schools - Hamilton Square#12
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Progress Schools - WirralN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Blacon is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Chester City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Queen's SchoolIndependentAll-through5-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Queen's School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 5-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Christleton is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Christleton High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Christleton High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Great Boughton is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge 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#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Handbridge is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The King's School, ChesterIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#7Queen's Park High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#8The Catholic High School, ChesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#9Chester International SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
The King's School, Chester#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Queen's Park High School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Catholic High School, Chester#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Chester International School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Saighton is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Abbey Gate CollegeIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Abbey Gate College#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Upton-by-Chester is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Upton-by-Chester High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Upton-by-Chester High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Vicars Cross is a popular residential pocket within the Chester area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chester and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11The HammondIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Hammond#11
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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