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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5XF

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,203
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.9%
Attainment 8
53.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.4%
Basics 9-5
57.5%

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
18.1%
EBacc APS
4.67
EBacc 9-5
9.8%
EBacc 9-4
15.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.67
A*-A Grades
15.8%
A*-B Grades
38.6%
AAB+ %
16.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 84 students entered

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About The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. The school has around 1,203 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Vaughans Lane, Chester, CH3 5XF | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

What is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School's latest exam results?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School located?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH3 5XF).
How many pupils attend The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School has around 1,203 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School with other schools?
View The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire West and Chester.