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Christleton High School

State school · Chester, CH3 7AD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,397 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,397 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Kevin Smith

Entrance

Open days
September, please visit the website for exact date.

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Huntington Community Primary School 15 %
Christleton Primary School 13 %
Waverton Community Primary School 12 %
Oldfield Primary School 11 %
Boughton Heath Academy 10 %
Cherry Grove Primary School 10 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School 6 %
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Barrow CofE Primary School 2 %
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Hoole Church of England Primary School 2 %
St Martin's Academy Chester 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
81%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21%
LA avg.
23%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
85
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,397
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Village Road
Christleton
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 7AD
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Telephone: 01244 335843

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.christletonhigh.co.uk

Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council

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School data & information Christleton High School Village Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AD
1,397 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
85 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
53.60
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.28 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21%
LA avg.
23%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.99
LA avg.
38.17
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 8 C
Sociology GCE A level 28 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 A
Psychology GCE A level 37 B
Physics GCE A level 20 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 17 B
Mathematics GCE A level 33 A
History GCE A level 30 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 21 B
Geography GCE A level 27 B
French GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
English Language GCE A level 23 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 15 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 12 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 23 B
Biology GCE A level 23 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 10 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 14 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Christleton High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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