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Christleton High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Kevin Smith

corporate_fareTHE LEARNING TRUST

location_onChester, CH3 7AD

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,393

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Attainment 8

54.8

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Cheshire West and Chester

#490 of 3,216 nationally

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Christleton High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Chester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Christleton High School is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,386 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8, placing the school #2 in Cheshire West and Chester and #490 of 3,216 nationally. 63.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 54.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

63.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.2%

Entering EBacc51.90%

EBacc APS5.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42.90%

EBacc APS4.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS5.07

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS5.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS5.37

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.43

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

129

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.8%

Achieving A*–A24.1%

Achieving A*–B54.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.1%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

125

Retention rate94.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

120

Retention rate99.20%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

130

Retention rate94.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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05 November 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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17 May 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2014-11-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-01-27

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.9%(40 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,386 pupils. During this period, there were 62 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,386	62	4.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,398	72	5.2%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,393	68	4.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,397	61	4.4%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,391	74	5.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,393	43	3.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,393	50	3.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,395	69	4.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,416	38	2.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,419	41	2.9%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,421	56	3.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,412	15	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,410	6	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,417	41	2.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,369	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,369	30	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,364	34	2.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,345	23	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,347	15	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,353	19	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,337	14	1.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,345	16	1.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,349	36	2.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,309	14	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,315	14	1.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,319	31	2.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree48%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree25%

agree39%

disagree22%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree20%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree29%

disagree24%

strongly disagree17%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree36%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Bishop Heber High School

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

The County High School, Leftwich

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Hartford Church of England High School