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The Catholic High School, Chester
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.9 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
808
Capacity
1,117
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry, which stands at only 15%. Additionally, nearly 70% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 15% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 46.7 | Top 45% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 45% | Top 49% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.2%
White Other11.4%
Black African4.1%
Asian Indian3.7%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.17766, -2.89260 · CH4 7HS
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN139343
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.christofidelis.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Catholic High School, Chester rated by Ofsted?
The Catholic High School, Chester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2011.
Is The Catholic High School, Chester a good school?
The Catholic High School, Chester scores 48.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Catholic High School, Chester in GCSEs?
The Catholic High School, Chester achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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