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