Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School vs Chester International School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
369 students
Chester International School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
229 students
| Measure | Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Chester, North West | Chester International School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1314 of 2,286 | #433 of 536 |
| National rank | #10298 of 15,697 | #3537 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 369 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 71.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chesterbluecoatce.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.chesterinternational.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.3 vs 20.0).
- •Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 229.
- •Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Chester International School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School better than Chester International School?
On the Success Index (England), Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 20.0 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 Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School and Chester International School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School: 369. Chester International School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School and Chester International School rank in North West?
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is 1314th of 2,286 and Chester International School is 433rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).