Schools in Chester
57 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester International School Studio schools | Good (2022) · previous system | 14–19 | — |
| Christleton High School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Catholic High School, Chester Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Foundation school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Queen's Park High School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tute Education Ltd Online provider | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Upton-by-Chester High School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (39)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Boughton Heath Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mill View Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Ashton Hayes Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Belgrave Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Capenhurst CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Clutton Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dee Point Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Elton Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Highfield Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Huntington Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| J H Godwin Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lache Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mickle Trafford Village School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oldfield Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2020 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tarvin Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Arches Community Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Upton Heath CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Waverton Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eccleston CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Newton Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Upton Westlea Primary School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Huxley CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cherry Grove Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Christleton Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Dodleston CofE Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Farndon Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Martin's Academy Chester Free schools | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (10)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancora House School Pupil referral unit | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | — |
| Dee Banks School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College Community special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Abbey Gate College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–18 | — |
| iMap Centre Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–19 | — |
| Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School Welsh establishment | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
| The Hammond Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| The King's School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–19 | — |
| The Queen's School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–18 | — |
| University of Chester Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.