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Queen's Park High School

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Queen's Park High School

Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

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

Academic picture

44.1school · 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
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.5%
Basics 9-5
41.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

44.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.246.4
2023/2447.546.4
2024/2544.146.0

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
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.020.00
2023/24-0.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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
31.1%
EBacc APS
3.82
EBacc 9-5
8.2%
EBacc 9-4
13.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.58
A*-A Grades
19.2%
A*-B Grades
41.3%
AAB+ %
27.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 58 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Chester International School
0.18 km away · Studio schools
Good
The Catholic High School, Chester
0.88 km away · Academy converter
Good
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
0.97 km away · Other independent special school
The Queen's School
1.06 km away · Other independent school
Dee Banks School
1.12 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Queen's Park High School

Queen's Park High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 176 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 785 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Queens Park Road, Chester, CH4 7AE | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Queen's Park High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Good
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Jun 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Queen's Park High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Queen's Park High School

What is Queen's Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Queen's Park High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Queen's Park High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 176 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Queen's Park High School.
What are Queen's Park High School's latest exam results?
Queen's Park High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Queen's Park High School located?
Queen's Park High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH4 7AE).
How many pupils attend Queen's Park High School?
Queen's Park High School has around 785 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Queen's Park High School with other schools?
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