Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Chester (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official 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-throughAttainment 8: 67.4
- 273Abbey Gate CollegeChester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 55.0
- 382Christleton High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 54.8
- 474The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 53.8
- 565Upton-by-Chester High SchoolChester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.8
- 652The Catholic High School, ChesterChester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.7
- 744Queen's Park High SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.2
- 820Chester International SchoolChester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 34.5
- 912Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports CollegeChester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 33.2
- 1020The HammondChester · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 32.0
- 1122The King's SchoolChester · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 19.3
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Queen's School Chester · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 67.4 | 96.0 Top 5% | 67.4 Attainment 8 | 382 |
| 2 | Abbey Gate College Chester · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 55.0 | 73.2 Top 25% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 408 |
| 3 | Christleton High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.8 | 82.2 Top 25% | 54.8 Attainment 8 | 1,382 |
| 4 | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.8 | 73.7 Top 25% | 53.8 Attainment 8 | 1,253 |
| 5 | Upton-by-Chester High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 48.8 | 65.1 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 1,728 |
| 6 | The Catholic High School, Chester Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.7 | 51.9 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 797 |
| 7 | Queen's Park High School Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 44.2 | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 792 |
| 8 | Chester International School Chester · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 34.5 | 20.0 Lower 50% | 34.5 Attainment 8 | 229 |
| 9 | Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 33.2 | 12.4 Lower 50% | 33.2 Attainment 8 | 651 |
| 10 | The Hammond Chester · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 32.0 | 20.2 Lower 50% | 32.0 Attainment 8 | 253 |
| 11 | The King's School Chester · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 19.3 | 21.5 Lower 50% | 19.3 Attainment 8 | 1,170 |
The Queen's School in Chester leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chester with Attainment 8 67.4. 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 by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Chester?
The Queen's School in Chester, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chester with Attainment 8 67.4 (Pupils on roll: 382).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chester ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. 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.