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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.5 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,203
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 53.8, placing it in the top 18% of the UK. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school, and a significant 73% of students progress to university, including 34% to top-third institutions. However, the percentage of students entering the EBacc is relatively low at 18%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.8 | Top 18% UK |
| 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%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| 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%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| 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%. | 18% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (306 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School has high expectations
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other8.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.18424, -2.86636 · CH3 5XF
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN136543
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopschester.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2019.
Is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School a good school?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School scores 76.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
Based on 306 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School in GCSEs?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.8. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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