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Chester International School
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.4 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
258
Capacity
320
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 95% nationally. While 43% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, only 23% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher-level performance. Additionally, approximately half of the students progress to university, though only 9% gain entry to top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality 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. | 34.5 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 22 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.0%
White Other9.3%
Other5.8%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.18591, -2.88485 · CH4 7AE
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN144742
School typeStudio schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Chester International School rated by Ofsted?
Chester International School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Chester International School a good school?
Chester International School scores 15.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Chester International School in GCSEs?
Chester International School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.5. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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