GCSE 2025/26
#2,841 of 3,312
Worse than 85% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Feb 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 144742.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 38.5, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 61.8%, similar to England, similar to Cheshire West and Chester | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 27.6%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 43.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 6.6%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 46.1%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 76 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 65 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census. School places come from the DfE capacity survey and do not include nursery, so unfilled places compare them with pupils outside nursery.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils | 229 |
| Girls | 154 |
| Boys | 75 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 25.8% |
| First language not English | 13.5% |
| School places2024/25 | 320 |
| Unfilled places | 28.4% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 160 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 89 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 14 |
| Average class size | 13.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 10.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 8.8 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 21.4 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 3.63 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 6.3 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 24.3 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 19.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2.5 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 20%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 8.9% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 56.5%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 15.3%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 4.3% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 12.8% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 8.5% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.4% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 78.6% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 72.6% |
| Further education | 31% |
| School sixth form | 28.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 15.5% |
| Sixth form college | 13.1% |
| Employment | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 66% |
| Higher education | 46% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 14% |
| Employment | 8% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Queen's Park High School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The Queen's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Catholic High School, Chester | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Cherry Grove Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Sept 2015. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Boughton Heath Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. |
Chester International School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 8 Feb 2022.
Chester International School ranks 2,841 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 85% of schools).
In 2025/26, 27.6% of pupils at Chester International School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 38.5 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Chester International School was z.
Chester International School has 229 pupils aged 14 to 19.
Chester International School had 320 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Chester International School has a sixth form with 160 places in 2024/25.
At Chester International School, the average class had 13.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 10.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Chester International School missed 20% of sessions (England 8%), and 56.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
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.