The King's School, based in Chester, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The King's School currently has around 1139 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60% boys and 40% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL
Website: http://www.kingschester.co.uk/
Telephone: 01244689500
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Headteacher / Principal: Mr George Hartley
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 111485

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1180
Number of Pupils: 1139
Number of Boys: 683
Number of Girls: 456

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.07
Local authority average
-0.07
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
26%
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
43%
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
17.1
Town average
45.8
Local authority average
45.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
1.1
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's Community Nursery School
Old Wrexham Road , CH4 7HS
- not rated 1,438 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Belgrave Primary School
Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park CH4 7QS
- not rated 497 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Belgrave Primary School
Five Ashes Road , Westminster Park CH4 7QS
3out of 4 497 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lache Primary School
Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX
- not rated 1,151 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lache Primary School
Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX
3out of 4 1,151 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lache County Infant School
Hawthorn Road , Lache CH4 8HX
- not rated 1,151 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Catholic High School, Chester
Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS
3out of 4 1,306 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Old Wrexham Road , Handbridge CH4 7HS
- not rated 1,306 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Queen's Park High School
Queen's Park , CH4 7AE
- not rated 2,259 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Queen's Park High School
Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE
- not rated 2,259 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Chester International School
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road , Handbridge CH4 7AE
3out of 4 2,454 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The King's School
Wrexham Road , CH4 7QL
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School
Boundary Lane , Saltney CH4 8LN
- not rated 1,897 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
St Andrew's Special Unit
Overleigh Road , Handbridge CH4 7HL
- not rated 1,904 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Anthony's R.C. Primary School
High Street , Saltney CH4 8SG
- not rated 2,236 yd Welsh establishment Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Dee Banks School
Dee Banks , Sandy Lane CH3 5UX
3out of 4 2,795 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.