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Christleton High School
Village Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AD, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,386
Capacity
1,330
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 16% nationally. An impressive 86% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 77% progress to university, including 31% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 52%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 54.8 | Top 16% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 52% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 153 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
White Other4.0%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.18318, -2.83320 · CH3 7AD
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN136645
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.christletonhigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Christleton High School rated by Ofsted?
Christleton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Christleton High School a good school?
Christleton High School scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Christleton High School in GCSEs?
Christleton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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