The Catholic High School, Chester vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Catholic High School, Chester
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
797 students
The King's School
Chester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,170 students
| Measure | The Catholic High School, Chester Chester, North West | The King's School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 536 | #419 of 536 |
| National rank | #1888 of 4,090 | #3426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 797 | 1,170 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 1,170 |
| Free school meals | 23% | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 19.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 0.72 |
| A level points per entry | 26.4 | 46.5 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christofidelis.org.uk | www.kingschester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Catholic High School, Chester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 21.5).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 797.
- •The Catholic High School, Chester is a academy school while The King's School is a independent 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 The Catholic High School, Chester better than The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), The Catholic High School, Chester ranks higher (51.9 vs 21.5 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 The Catholic High School, Chester and The King's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Catholic High School, Chester: 797. The King's School: 1,170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Catholic High School, Chester and The King's School rank in North West?
The Catholic High School, Chester is 212th of 536 and The King's School is 419th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).