The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 100 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 785
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 28.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Kearns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChester International School
Secondary · Very close
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 674m away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 723m away
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 876m away
The Catholic High School, Chester
Secondary · 876m away
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
Independent · 973m away
The Queen's School
Independent · 1.1km away
Dee Banks School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen's Park High School a selective school?
No. Queen's Park High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queen's Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Queen's Park High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen's Park High School?
Queen's Park High School currently has 785 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen's Park High School take?
Queen's Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen's Park High School?
Queen's Park High 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 Queen's Park High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen's Park High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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