The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
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Attainment 8 of 53.8 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 76%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.26
- Confidence interval:
- [0.06, 0.47]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 193 | 53.8 | — | 75.6% | 18.1% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 207 | 48.8 | +0.26 | 70.0% | 19.3% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 178 | 51.9 | +0.42 | 75.0% | 17.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 163 | 49.4 | -0.04 | 66.0% | 13.0% | 4.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136543 |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Helen Cairns |
| Trust | THE BISHOPS' BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | CH3 5XF |
| Latest pupils | 193 |
| FSM eligible | 15.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF
http://www.bishopschester.co.uk1244313806| DfE number | 4623 |
| UKPRN | 10033287 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 16 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 6 Jan 2020 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2020 |