The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chester, CH3 5XF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 28% in England
7 of 20 in Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils
1,253
First preferences per place
1.08
2026/27
Absence
6.8%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | 48.8 | 53.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 46% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 61% | 54% | 66% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.42 | 0.26 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Chester International School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Queen's Park High School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 48% in England
- The Catholic High School, Chester · 1.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 42% in England
- Christleton High School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 15% in England
- Upton-by-Chester High School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 30% in England
- Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College · 3.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 5% in England
Best secondary schools in Chester · Best secondary schools in Cheshire
The neighbourhood
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is in Boughton Heath & Huntington (typical home £320,000, crime very low).
What is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is in the top 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.