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The Queen's School

Other independent school · Chester, CH1 2NN

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#91 of 2,536

Better than 96% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils382
GenderGirls
Head teacherMrs Joanne Keville
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111486.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCheshire West and ChesterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.52.845.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.2.6%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.2.6%43.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.2.6%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths2.6%58.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 438--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolCheshire West and ChesterEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.47.59, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester38.1135
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels47.47, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester39.4235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better45.5%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester23.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.35, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study36--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils382
Girls382
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.100
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.90.6%
Higher education81.3%
Employment6.3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.3%
Further education3.1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Queen's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryChester Blue Coat Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryThe Grosvenor Park Church of England AcademyFree schools
Good
0.6 miSecondaryChester International SchoolStudio schools
Good
0.7 miSecondaryQueen's Park High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miPrimaryOverleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miSecondaryThe Catholic High School, ChesterAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryNewton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.3 miPrimarySt Martin's Academy ChesterFree schools
Outstanding
1.3 miPrimaryHighfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Queen's School

How does The Queen's School rank in England?

The Queen's School ranks 91 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 96% of schools).

What are The Queen's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Queen's School was A-, and 45.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The Queen's School?

The Queen's School has 382 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does The Queen's School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Queen's School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.