The Catholic High School, Chester
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Attainment 8 of 46.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 61%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.08
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.39, 0.23]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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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 | 119 | 46.7 | — | 60.5% | 15.1% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 135 | 44.3 | -0.08 | 59.3% | 11.9% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 43.2 | -0.50 | 58.0% | 6.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 142 | 48.8 | -0.26 | 71.0% | 11.0% | 4.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139343 |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher CATHRYN MCKEAGNEY |
| Trust | THE CHESTER CATHOLIC ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CH4 7HS |
| Latest pupils | 119 |
| FSM eligible | 21.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS
http://www.christofidelis.org.ukView local authority page1244952788| DfE number | 4603 |
| UKPRN | 10040653 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |