Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is a secondary school (Foundation school), ages 11–16, in Chester, CH1, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area. It has 651 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 May 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas — inspected 12 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.63 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 33.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 17.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 133 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 651 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 48.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 22.84% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 6.67% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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