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Christleton High School

Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7ADSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.28
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
214 1st-choice / 215 places
Ranking
#878
of 3,141 nationally

About Christleton High School

Christleton High School sits within Cheshire West and Chester, a local authority where only one secondary school currently holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Christleton itself was graded Outstanding in its 2014 inspection but was rated Good across all categories in its most recent graded inspection in May 2024. Among the 19 state secondaries in the LA ranked by Progress 8, Christleton places 5th, with a score of 0.28 that puts it comfortably above the local authority average of -0.06. The three schools ahead of it in the LA rankings are Bishop Heber High School, The County High School, Leftwich, and Upton-by-Chester High School, all of which sit within the same Cheshire West and Chester area. Christleton's Progress 8 banding is described as 'Above average', and its national percentile of roughly 28 means it outperforms more than a quarter of all schools in England on this measure. For families weighing up the strongest state secondaries in the region, Christleton is clearly one of the better-performing options.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressVillage Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 7AD
HeadteacherKevin Smith
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Number of Pupils1,386
Free School Meals (FSM)10.4%
School Capacity1,386 / 1,330 (104% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsGymnasiumDining HallSwimming PoolSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RoundersMartial ArtsHockeyFootballRugbyBadmintonBasketballRowing

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubNewspaperModel United NationsDebateOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: christletonhigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Christleton High School

Christleton High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.