Chester International School vs The Queen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester International School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
229 students
The Queen's School
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
382 students
| Measure | Chester International School Chester, North West | The Queen's School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #433 of 536 | #10 of 536 |
| National rank | #3537 of 4,090 | #82 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 229 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 34% | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.5 | 67.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.4% | 84.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.9% | 95.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | 5.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.6 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chesterinternational.co.uk/ | www.thequeensschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Queen's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.0 vs 20.0).
- •The Queen's School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 229.
- •Chester International School is a academy school while The Queen's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Chester International School is co-educational and The Queen's School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chester International School better than The Queen's School?
On the Success Index (England), The Queen's School ranks higher (96.0 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 International School and The Queen's School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chester International School: 229. The Queen's School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chester International School and The Queen's School rank in North West?
Chester International School is 433rd of 536 and The Queen's School is 10th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).