Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Cheshire West and Chester (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 16 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
- Independent 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
- Largest Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
- 196The Queen's SchoolChester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 47.6 (A-)
- 222The King's SchoolChester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 46.5 (A-)
- 323The Grange SchoolNorthwich · Independent All-throughA level APS: 45.4 (A-)
- 480Bishop Heber High SchoolMalpas · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 37.2 (B-)
- 585Tarporley High School and Sixth Form CollegeTarporley · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 36.5 (B-)
- 682Christleton High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.7 (C+)
- 765Upton-by-Chester High SchoolChester · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 34.5 (C+)
- 873Abbey Gate CollegeChester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 33.7 (C+)
- 974The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 30.7 (C)
- 1031The Whitby High SchoolEllesmere Port · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 30.1 (C)
- 1146Neston High SchoolNeston · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.0 (C)
- 1244Queen's Park High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.6 (C)
- 1361Helsby High SchoolFrodsham · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 28.5 (C)
- 1421Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyEllesmere Port · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.2 (C-)
- 1565St Nicholas Catholic High SchoolNorthwich · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 27.0 (C-)
- 1652The Catholic High School, ChesterChester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 26.4 (C-)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Queen's School Chester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 47.6 (A-) | 96.0 Top 5% | 67.4 Attainment 8 | 382 |
| 2 | The King's School Chester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 46.5 (A-) | 21.5 Lower 50% | 19.3 Attainment 8 | 1,170 |
| 3 | The Grange School Northwich · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 45.4 (A-) | 23.2 Lower 50% | 29.2 Attainment 8 | 1,168 |
| 4 | Bishop Heber High School Malpas · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 37.2 (B-) | 79.8 Top 25% | 53.8 Attainment 8 | 1,293 |
| 5 | Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Tarporley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 36.5 (B-) | 84.5 Top 25% | 55.1 Attainment 8 | 1,219 |
| 6 | Christleton High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.7 (C+) | 82.2 Top 25% | 54.8 Attainment 8 | 1,382 |
| 7 | Upton-by-Chester High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 34.5 (C+) | 65.1 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 1,728 |
| 8 | Abbey Gate College Chester · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 33.7 (C+) | 73.2 Top 25% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 408 |
| 9 | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.7 (C) | 73.7 Top 25% | 53.8 Attainment 8 | 1,253 |
| 10 | The Whitby High School Ellesmere Port · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 30.1 (C) | 31.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,398 |
| 11 | Neston High School Neston · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.0 (C) | 45.9 Lower 50% | 43.4 Attainment 8 | 1,712 |
| 12 | Queen's Park High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.6 (C) | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 792 |
| 13 | Helsby High School Frodsham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 28.5 (C) | 61.0 Top 50% | 47.1 Attainment 8 | 1,211 |
| 14 | Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Ellesmere Port · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.2 (C-) | 20.9 Lower 50% | 36.9 Attainment 8 | 950 |
| 15 | St Nicholas Catholic High School Northwich · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 27.0 (C-) | 65.1 Top 50% | 50.8 Attainment 8 | 1,201 |
| 16 | The Catholic High School, Chester Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 26.4 (C-) | 51.9 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 797 |
The Queen's School in Chester leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Cheshire West and Chester with A level APS 47.6 (A-). Of the 16 schools shown, 7 are academy, 5 are local authority, 4 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider North West sixth forms by a level results 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 a levels school in Cheshire West and Chester?
The Queen's School in Chester, North West ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Cheshire West and Chester with A level APS 47.6 (A-) (Pupils on roll: 382).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Cheshire West and Chester ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.