The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.5
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 81 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
48% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 29.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Kearns
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Park High School
Secondary · Very close
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 549m away
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
Independent · 850m away
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 852m away
The Queen's School
Independent · 1.0km away
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Catholic High School, Chester
Secondary · 1.1km away
Dee Banks School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chester International School's Ofsted rating?
Chester International School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chester International School?
Chester International School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chester International School take?
Chester International School caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chester International School?
Chester International School is in Chester, CH4 7AE, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chester International School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chester International School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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