Chester GCSE results 2023: secondary school league table
7 state secondary schools in Chester ranked on their 2023 GCSE results (Attainment 8, the 2022/23 academic year), with grade 5+ and grade 4+ in English and maths, Progress 8, EBacc average point score and cohort size for each school against the England average. 1 school with no published results is listed at the end. 4 independent schools with published results are listed separately, unranked.
This is the 2023 archive of the table. See the latest Chester GCSE results for the newest year the DfE has published.
Secondary schools in Chester ranked on Attainment 8
7 of 8 schools have published 2023 results. Source: DfE school performance tables, 2022/23.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Grade 5+ English & maths | Grade 4+ English & maths | EBacc APS | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | England average | 46.3 | 0.00 | 45% | 65% | 4.05 | – |
| 1 | Christleton High School Chester · Academy converter | 56.4 | +0.46 (0.27 to 0.65) | 66% | 82% | 5.07 | 217 |
| 2 | The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Chester · Academy converter | 51.9 | +0.42 (0.20 to 0.64) | 48% | 78% | 4.37 | 178 |
| 3 | Upton-by-Chester High School Chester · Foundation school | 50.9 | +0.40 (0.23 to 0.57) | 49% | 72% | 4.44 | 278 |
| 4 | Queen's Park High School Chester · Academy sponsor led | 48.2 | +0.02 (-0.29 to 0.32) | 40% | 65% | 4.28 | 100 |
| 5 | The Catholic High School, Chester Chester · Academy converter | 43.2 | -0.50 (-0.78 to -0.22) | 37% | 62% | 3.62 | 151 |
| 6 | Chester International School Chester · Studio schools | 40.4 | -0.65 (-1.03 to -0.28) | 27% | 53% | 3.70 | 81 |
| 7 | Blacon High School Chester · Foundation school | 35.1 | -0.65 (-0.90 to -0.40) | 21% | 37% | 2.66 | 126 |
| – | Tute Education Ltd Chester · Online provider · No published GCSE results for 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Independent schools in Chester with published 2023 GCSE results
Listed as published, not ranked. The DfE tables count only reformed GCSEs, so a school whose pupils sit IGCSE, Pre-U or the IB reports a lower figure than its results merit, or none at all. Compare independent schools on their own published examination results and inspection reports.
| School | Attainment 8 (as published) | Grade 5+ English & maths | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Gate College Chester · Other independent school | 56.6 | 65% | 62 |
| The Hammond Chester · Other independent school | 38.2 | 37% | 30 |
| The King's School Chester · Other independent school | 17.1 | 0% | 111 |
| The Queen's School Chester · Other independent school | 66.2 | 78% | 49 |