Cheshire West and Chester independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- Primary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- State Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- Academies & Free Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Cheshire West and Chester
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Cheshire West and Chester
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Cheshire West and Chester
- Largest Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- 196The Queen's SchoolChester · Independent All-through67.4 Attainment 8 · 382 students
- 282Cransley SchoolNorthwich · Independent All-through52.2 Attainment 8 · 254 students
- 373Abbey Gate CollegeChester · Independent All-through55.0 Attainment 8 · 408 students
- 423The Grange SchoolNorthwich · Independent All-through29.2 Attainment 8 · 1,168 students
- 522The King's SchoolChester · Independent All-through19.3 Attainment 8 · 1,170 students
- 620The HammondChester · Independent Secondary32.0 Attainment 8 · 253 students
- 710OneSchool Global NorthwichNorthwich · Independent All-through19.6 Attainment 8 · 118 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Queen's School Chester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 96.0 Top 5% | 67.4 Attainment 8 | 382 |
| 2 | Cransley School Northwich · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Independent | 82.0 Top 25% | 52.2 Attainment 8 | 254 |
| 3 | Abbey Gate College Chester · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 73.2 Top 25% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 408 |
| 4 | The Grange School Northwich · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 23.2 Lower 50% | 29.2 Attainment 8 | 1,168 |
| 5 | The King's School Chester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 21.5 Lower 50% | 19.3 Attainment 8 | 1,170 |
| 6 | The Hammond Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 20.2 Lower 50% | 32.0 Attainment 8 | 253 |
| 7 | OneSchool Global Northwich Northwich · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 10.2 Lower 50% | 19.6 Attainment 8 | 118 |
The Queen's School in Chester leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Cheshire West and Chester with a Success Index (England) of 96.0. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider North West independent schools league table, every school on the Cheshire West and Chester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Cheshire West and Chester?
The Queen's School in Chester, North West ranks first among independent schools in Cheshire West and Chester with a Success Index (England) of 96.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 382).
How are independent schools in Cheshire West and Chester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.