The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Chester, CH3, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area. It has 1,253 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (30 April 2025): Standards maintained. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 30 April 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (20 November 2019) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.26 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 53.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 58.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 193 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 30.67 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 75 | 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 | 1,253 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 15.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 9.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.47% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.49% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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