The Catholic High School, Chester
The Catholic High School, Chester is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Chester, CH4, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area. It has 797 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (19 May 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 19 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.08 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 44.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 119 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 26.38 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 77 | 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 | 797 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 21% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 17.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.74% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.59% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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