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The Queen's School
City Walls Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NN, Cheshire West and Chester
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
383
Capacity
614
Ages
3–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 67.4 and 96% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Additionally, 84% of pupils attain grade 5 or above in these core subjects, indicating a high level of achievement. However, only 34% of students are entering the EBacc, which may suggest a focus on a narrower range of subjects.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 67.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 96% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 84% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | No UK data |
Location
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53.19088, -2.89739 · CH1 2NN
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111486
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.thequeensschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Queen's School rated by Ofsted?
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Is The Queen's School a good school?
The Queen's School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Queen's School in GCSEs?
The Queen's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.4. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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