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The Catholic High School, Chester

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The Catholic High School, Chester

Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HS

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
808
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.1%
Attainment 8
46.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.0%
Basics 9-5
44.5%

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
15.1%
EBacc APS
4.00
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
11.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.38
A*-A Grades
9.7%
A*-B Grades
28.1%
AAB+ %
7.8%

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 83 students entered

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About The Catholic High School, Chester

The Catholic High School, Chester is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 808 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7HS | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Catholic High School, Chester, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2011 — Good (predecessor: The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Catholic High School, Chester

What is The Catholic High School, Chester's Ofsted rating?
The Catholic High School, Chester received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Catholic High School, Chester's latest exam results?
The Catholic High School, Chester: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Catholic High School, Chester located?
The Catholic High School, Chester is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH4 7HS).
How many pupils attend The Catholic High School, Chester?
The Catholic High School, Chester has around 808 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Catholic High School, Chester with other schools?
View The Catholic High School, Chester'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.