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Christleton High School
Goodgraded 08/05/2024Ages 11–181,386 pupilsFaithNone
Christleton High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chester, within the Cheshire West and Chester local authority. The school has around 1,386 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/05/2024, Christleton High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.8 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chester can view Christleton High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 854.8
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths63%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.7
Retention96%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake9.7%
Free school meals9.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.6%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chester
All schools in Chester →Christleton Primary School0.2 miWaverton Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miGuilden Sutton CofE Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.7 miOldfield Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.3 miBoughton Heath AcademyOutstanding · 1.2 miSaighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-SchoolGood · 2.1 mi
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