The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Vaughans Lane Great Boughton Chester Cheshire CH3 5XF |
| Phone | 01244313806 |
| Reference Number | 136543 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.37%
Girls: 47.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 112 | 212 |
| 8 | 119 | 89 | 208 |
| 9 | 90 | 116 | 206 |
| 10 | 114 | 87 | 201 |
| 11 | 127 | 66 | 193 |
| 12 | 45 | 56 | 101 |
| 13 | 35 | 47 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.1% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2025-06-10 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 10 June 2025 |
| 2019-11-20 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 07 January 2020 |
| 2018-11-20 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 12 December 2018 |
| 2015-03-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 08 April 2015 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| 2011-05-19 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 13 June 2011 |
| Previously as The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | |
| 2009-04-27 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 10 June 2009 |
| 2008-04-17 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 08 May 2008 |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 02 December 2004 |
| 2009-04-27 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 10 June 2009 |
| 2008-04-17 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 08 May 2008 |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 02 December 2004 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Boughton Heath Academy
Becketts Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5RW |
0.24 miles |
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Cherry Grove Primary School
Cherry Grove Road, Chester, CH3 5EG |
0.48 miles |
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St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AD |
0.85 miles |
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The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Union Street, Chester, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QP |
0.87 miles |
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Hoole Church of England Primary School
Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3HB |
0.91 miles |
|
Huntington Community Primary School
Aldford Road, Huntington, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EA |
1.01 miles |
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Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS |
1.07 miles |
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Oldfield Primary School
Green Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5LB |
1.08 miles |
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Christleton Primary School
Quarry Lane, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AY |
1.15 miles |
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St Martin's Academy Chester
91 Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3NG |
1.2 miles |
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Newton Primary School
Kingsway West, Newton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2LA |
1.5 miles |
|
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Walpole Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4HG |
1.59 miles |
|
The Firs School
|
1.73 miles |
|
Belgrave Primary School
Five Ashes Road, Westminster Park, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7QS |
1.73 miles |
|
Mill View Primary School
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HB |
1.94 miles |
|
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Eaton Road, Eccleston, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 9HD |
1.97 miles |
|
Lache Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Lache, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8HX |
2.09 miles |
|
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Lache, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8HX |
2.11 miles |
|
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Arrowcroft Road, Guilden Sutton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7ES |
2.2 miles |
|
Upton Westlea Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1QJ |
2.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Dee Banks School
Dee Banks, Sandy Lane, Deebanks School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5UX |
0.21 miles |
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Chester International School
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE |
0.77 miles |
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Queen's Park High School
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE |
0.8 miles |
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Maple Grove School
Clare Avenue, Chester, CH2 3HR |
0.99 miles |
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The Catholic High School, Chester
Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS |
1.18 miles |
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Abbey School for Exceptional Children
10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU |
1.18 miles |
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The Queen's School
City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN |
1.36 miles |
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Christleton High School
Village Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7AD |
1.38 miles |
|
The King's School
Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL |
1.79 miles |
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Upton-by-Chester High School
St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN |
2.08 miles |
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The Hammond
Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES |
2.18 miles |
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Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HD |
2.19 miles |
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Abbey Gate College
Saighton Grange, Chester, CH3 6EN |
2.68 miles |
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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5JH |
3.15 miles |
|
iMap Centre
Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates, Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 7JA |
3.92 miles |