Chester International School
| Type | Secondary / Studio schools |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Queens Park Campus Queens Park Road Handbridge Chester Cheshire CH4 7AE |
| Phone | 01244735610 |
| Reference Number | 144742 |
Chester International School has been evaluated positively overall, receiving a 'Good' rating across all assessment areas. The school, which is part of The Learning Trust and operates as an International Baccalaureate World School, has fostered a welcoming environment where students are encouraged to excel both academically and personally. The commitment of the leadership team and staff has resulted in strong relationships with students, who report feeling safe and valued. However, as this was the school's first inspection since opening, there are areas identified for improvement that require attention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 258 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 37.6%
Girls: 62.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 22 | 55 | 77 |
| 11 | 32 | 45 | 77 |
| 12 | 21 | 26 | 47 |
| 13 | 22 | 35 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62% |
| Unclassified | 9.7% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Teachers maintain high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Pupils are well-behaved and respectful to one another.
- The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Support for pupils' mental health and well-being is prioritized.
- Leaders effectively identify and address the needs of SEND pupils.
- The school has effective safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not always choose the most appropriate activities for curriculum delivery.
- Plans to improve pupils' reading knowledge are still in early stages.
- A small number of pupils have high levels of absence impacting learning.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.39 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | NE | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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