The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 67.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
67.4
23.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
84%
42.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.35
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 62%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Keville (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
City Walls Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey School for Exceptional Children
Independent · 441m away
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 791m away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 878m away
Chester International School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Queen's Park High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Catholic High School, Chester
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Queen's School?
The Queen's School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Queen's School take?
The Queen's School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is The Queen's School?
The Queen's School is in Chester, CH1 2NN, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Queen's School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Queen's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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