Chester secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 11 schools in Chester, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 196The Queen's SchoolChester · Independent All-through67.4 Attainment 8 · 382 students
- 282Christleton High SchoolChester · Academy Secondary54.8 Attainment 8 · 1,382 students
- 374The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolChester · Academy Secondary53.8 Attainment 8 · 1,253 students
- 473Abbey Gate CollegeChester · Independent All-through55.0 Attainment 8 · 408 students
- 565Upton-by-Chester High SchoolChester · Local authority Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 1,728 students
- 652The Catholic High School, ChesterChester · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 797 students
- 744Queen's Park High SchoolChester · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 792 students
- 822The King's SchoolChester · Independent All-through19.3 Attainment 8 · 1,170 students
- 920The HammondChester · Independent Secondary32.0 Attainment 8 · 253 students
- 1020Chester International SchoolChester · Academy Secondary34.5 Attainment 8 · 229 students
- 1112Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports CollegeChester · Local authority Secondary33.2 Attainment 8 · 651 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 | Christleton High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 54.8 Attainment 8 | 1,382 |
| 3 | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.7 Top 25% | 53.8 Attainment 8 | 1,253 |
| 4 | Abbey Gate College Chester · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 73.2 Top 25% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 408 |
| 5 | Upton-by-Chester High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 65.1 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 1,728 |
| 6 | The Catholic High School, Chester Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 797 |
| 7 | Queen's Park High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 792 |
| 8 | The King's School Chester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 21.5 Lower 50% | 19.3 Attainment 8 | 1,170 |
| 9 | The Hammond Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 20.2 Lower 50% | 32.0 Attainment 8 | 253 |
| 10 | Chester International School Chester · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 34.5 Attainment 8 | 229 |
| 11 | Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 12.4 Lower 50% | 33.2 Attainment 8 | 651 |
The Queen's School in Chester leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Chester with a Success Index (England) of 96.0. Of the 11 schools shown, 5 are academy, 4 are independent, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools league table, every school on the Chester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Chester?
The Queen's School in Chester, North West ranks first among secondary schools in Chester with a Success Index (England) of 96.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 382).
How are secondary schools in 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.