Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College vs The Arches Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 812 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Chester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
651 students
The Arches Community Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Chester, North West | The Arches Community Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 536 | #1305 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3888 of 4,090 | #10246 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 651 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 55% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.59 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blaconhighschool.net/ | www.thearches.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Arches Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 12.4).
- •Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is the larger school with 651 students compared with 180.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College better than The Arches Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Arches Community Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 12.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College and The Arches Community Primary School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College: 651. The Arches Community Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College and The Arches Community Primary School rank in North West?
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is 499th of 536 and The Arches Community Primary School is 1305th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).