The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 808
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 21.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Trust
- THE CHESTER CATHOLIC ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs CATHRYN MCKEAGNEY (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · Very close
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Queen's Park High School
Secondary · 876m away
Belgrave Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Chester International School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The King's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Lache Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Queen's School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Catholic High School, Chester a selective school?
No. The Catholic High School, Chester is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Catholic High School, Chester?
The Catholic High School, Chester currently has 808 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Catholic High School, Chester take?
The Catholic High School, Chester caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Catholic High School, Chester?
The Catholic High School, Chester is in Chester, CH4 7HS, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Catholic High School, Chester have a sixth form?
Yes, The Catholic High School, Chester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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