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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

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

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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