Best Schools in Chester
125 schools in Chester
Key Facts
- Chester has a total of 125 schools, with 88.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 83.3% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Chester have 60.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.21.
- Secondary schools in Chester have a Progress 8 score of 0.07, an Attainment 8 score of 48.27, and 47.3% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, outperforming national averages.
- In Chester, primary schools have 13.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 12.6% with English as an additional language, and spending per pupil is £7,653, with a persistent absence rate of 13.0%.
Top Nurseries in Chester
69 nurseries in Chester
Top Primary Schools in Chester
49 primary schools in Chester
Abbey Gate College
Chester, CH3 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils464
P/T Ratio–
TH
The Hammond
Chester, CH2 4ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Chester
7 secondary schools in Chester
CH
Christleton High School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH3 7AD
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.28
Attainment 853.6
Eng+Maths81%
Pupils1,386
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH3 5XF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.26
Attainment 848.8
Eng+Maths72%
Pupils1,203
QP
Queen's Park High School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH4 7AE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.04
Attainment 847.5
Eng+Maths63%
Pupils785
CI
Chester International School
Ofsted
Good
Chester, CH4 7AE
Studio School · Secondary · Ages 14–19
Progress 8-1.20
Attainment 834.9
Eng+Maths38%
Pupils258
Top Independent Schools in Chester
5 independent schools in Chester
Abbey Gate College
Chester, CH3 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils464
P/T Ratio–
TH
The Hammond
Chester, CH2 4ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
The King's School
Chester, CH4 7QL
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,139
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Chester has 125 schools, including 49 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 69 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chester | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.07 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,778 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.