SecondaryData as of May 2026

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JH

Foundation school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

33.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

33.2

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	35.1	46.4
2023/24	37.2	46.4
2024/25	33.2	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.65	0.00
2023/24	-0.63	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Ancora House School

2.42 km away · Pupil referral unit

Outstanding

The Queen's School

2.89 km away · Other independent school

St. David's High School

2.95 km away · Secondary (ages 11-16)

Inadequate

Abbey School for Exceptional Children

3.17 km away · Other independent special school

Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College

3.39 km away · Community special school

Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Apr 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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