The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 217 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,386
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Village Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChristleton Primary School
Primary · 360m away
Waverton Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Oldfield Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cherry Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Dee Banks School
Special school · 2.4km away
Huntington Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Hoole Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Maple Grove School
Independent · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christleton High School a selective school?
No. Christleton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christleton High School's Ofsted rating?
Christleton High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christleton High School?
Christleton High School currently has 1,386 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christleton High School take?
Christleton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christleton High School?
Christleton High School is in Chester, CH3 7AD, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christleton High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Christleton High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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