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The Catholic High School, Chester

State school · Chester, CH4 7HS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 806 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
806 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs CATHRYN MCKEAGNEY

Entrance

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

Unknown 35 %
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 Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 17 %
St Clare's Catholic Primary School 13 %
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.
Belgrave Primary School 7 %
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School 6 %
Lache Primary School 4 %
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 4 %
Eccleston CofE Primary School 3 %
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 3 %
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Exit

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

School
67%
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
62%
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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
31.66
LA avg.
38.17
Eng. avg.
35.69
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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
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
54
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

806
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

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Contact the school

Address

Old Wrexham Road
Handbridge
Chester
Cheshire
CH4 7HS
Get directions

Telephone: 01244 952788

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.christofidelis.org.uk

Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council

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School data & information The Catholic High School, Chester Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS
806 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
19 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
54 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
62%
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
44.30
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)

-0.08 Score Average
≈ 35% 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 6 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 7

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

School
18%
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
31.66
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
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 C
Psychology GCE A level 24 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 17 B
History GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 C
Economics GCE A level 7 C
Chemistry GCE A level 14 B
Biology GCE A level 17 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

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

The Catholic High School, Chester is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 15 and has 15 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

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

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