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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JH

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Chester.

Foundation school
Pupils
705
Ages
11-16
FSM
47.2%
Attainment 8
33.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.4%
Basics 9-5
17.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.3%
EBacc APS
2.59
EBacc 9-5
3.0%
EBacc 9-4
3.8%
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About Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.2. The school has around 705 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Melbourne Road, Chester, CH1 5JH | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Jan 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

What is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College's latest exam results?
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College located?
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH1 5JH).
How many pupils attend Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College?
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College has around 705 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College with other schools?
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