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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

State school · Chester, CH3 5XF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,203 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,203 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Helen Cairns

Entrance

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

Other 20 %
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.
Hoole Church of England Primary School 12 %
Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School 10 %
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 8 %
Cherry Grove Primary School 6 %
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School 5 %
Unknown 4 %
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.
St Oswald's CofE Primary School 4 %
Boughton Heath Academy 4 %
Huntington Community Primary School 4 %
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 4 %
Upton Heath CofE Primary School 3 %
Little Sutton C of E Primary School 3 %
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School 3 %
Dodleston CofE Primary School 3 %
Capenhurst CofE Primary School 3 %
Newton Primary School 2 %
St Martin's Academy Chester 2 %
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Exit

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

School
77%
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

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

School
45.9%
LA avg.
43.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.61
LA avg.
38.17
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
65
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,203
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Vaughans Lane
Great Boughton
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 5XF
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Telephone: 01244 313806

Email: school@bishopschester.co.uk

Website: https://www.bishopschester.co.uk

Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council

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School data & information The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5XF
1,203 Pupil numbers
15.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
65 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
45.9%
LA avg.
43.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
48.80
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

0.26 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
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 198 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6

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

School
25%
LA avg.
22.9%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
33.61
LA avg.
38.17
Eng. avg.
34.45

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
Psychology GCE A level 18 B
Physics GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 14 B
History GCE A level 14 A
Geography GCE A level 9 B
Film Studies GCE A level 9 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 18 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 7 C
Biology GCE A level 11 C
Religious Studies GCE AS level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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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

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England 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.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The school is voluntary aided and pupils with additional needs benefit from its Christian ethos. We cater for a wide range of pupils including those with medical needs, Asperger's syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.

Pupils who need extra help are taught literacy skills in a small group of about 10 during English lessons. Paired reading, paired maths and SuccessMaker clubs run during registration times. The school has a team of 10 classroom assistants and 3 teachers. We are currently developing a Pupil Support Centre to help pupils to remain engaged with school life, to support pupils with SEN and to provide a base for pupils who find unstructured times at school difficult (break or lunchtime). The SENCO has AMBDA status and withdraws individuals or small groups for extra literacy tuition during the school day. Good communication is maintained with external agencies and staff work closely with a variety of specialists to ensure that pupils achieve their potential in school. Mainstream staff are kept informed of the needs of pupils and their IEP targets.

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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