SchoolScoresChester International School
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
01244 735610 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 February 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
77 pupils in this year group.
23% — 19 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 34.5 | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
81 pupils in this year group.
83% — 8 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 83% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 51% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 15% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 83% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
36 students in this year group.
67% — 23 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 67% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 22% | 25% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 67% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
22 students in this year group.
50% — 21 points below the Cheshire West and Chester average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 50% | 71% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 35% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 50% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire West and Chester. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.1% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.8% | 12.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 7.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 51.5% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Lower than 55% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 22.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Lower than 36% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.39% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Higher than 0% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Higher than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Chester. Higher than 75% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.5% | 11.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Queen's Park High School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Queen's School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 62% A*/A at A level
- The Catholic High School, Chester 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Bishops' Blue Coat CofE High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King's School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 60% A*/A at A level
- Upton-by-Chester High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Christleton High School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hammond 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 20% A*/A at A level
- Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Chester International School's Ofsted rating?
Chester International School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 February 2022.
How did Chester International School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 23% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 22 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144742.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.