The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 301 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 154 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,724
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- NESTON HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Kirsty Cunningham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Raby Park Road, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Neston High School a selective school?
No. Neston High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Neston High School's Ofsted rating?
Neston High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Neston High School?
Neston High School currently has 1,724 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Neston High School take?
Neston High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Neston High School?
Neston High School is in Neston, CH64 9NH, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Neston High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Neston High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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