Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Chester (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 8 schools in Chester, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 196The Queen's SchoolChester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 47.6 (A-)
- 222The King's SchoolChester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 46.5 (A-)
- 382Christleton High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.7 (C+)
- 465Upton-by-Chester High SchoolChester · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 34.5 (C+)
- 573Abbey Gate CollegeChester · Independent All-throughA level APS: 33.7 (C+)
- 674The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 30.7 (C)
- 744Queen's Park High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.6 (C)
- 852The 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 | Christleton High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.7 (C+) | 82.2 Top 25% | 54.8 Attainment 8 | 1,382 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Abbey Gate College Chester · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 33.7 (C+) | 73.2 Top 25% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 408 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Queen's Park High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.6 (C) | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 792 |
| 8 | 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 Chester with A level APS 47.6 (A-). Of the 8 schools shown, 4 are academy, 3 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West sixth forms by a level results 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 a levels school in Chester?
The Queen's School in Chester, North West ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Chester with A level APS 47.6 (A-) (Pupils on roll: 382).
How are sixth forms by a level results in 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.