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Queen's Park High School
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.5 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
785
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 60% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, though only 52% of students progress to university, and just 10% to top-third institutions. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 31%, indicating a moderate commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (176 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child is happy
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School has high expectations
88%
My child feels safe
87%
School keeps me informed
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
White Other9.3%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Other2.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.18440, -2.88578 · CH4 7AE
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN143817
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.qphs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen's Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Queen's Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Queen's Park High School a good school?
Queen's Park High School scores 48.5/100 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.
What do parents say about Queen's Park High School?
Based on 176 Ofsted Parent View responses, Queen's Park High School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Queen's Park High School in GCSEs?
Queen's Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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