Schools in Chester
Chester, a historical city in northwest England, offers visitors a captivating blend of Roman heritage, elegance, and modern allure. Situated on the River Dee and close to the England-Wales border, Chester is the county town of Cheshire. The city boasts a rich historical legacy, exemplified by its imposing city walls—the most complete in Britain—and the magnificent black-and-white buildings, notably the famous Rows, two-tier medieval galleries of shops.
With a population of approximately 79,645, Chester has retained its character as a commercial and ecclesiastical center throughout its history, dating back nearly 2,000 years. The city has played a significant role in various periods of British history, from being a major Roman fortress to serving as the palatinate earldom of William the Conqueror and a hub of the Industrial Revolution, with the expansion centering around Chester's innovative cattle market and railways.
Chester's tourist attractions include the Roman amphitheater, the stunning Chester Cathedral, and iconic Victorian buildings such as the Gothic-style Town Hall and the Eastgate Clock, erected in honor of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The city is also home to a thriving cultural sector, with world-renowned sites such as Chester Zoo (the UK's biggest zoo) and the historic Chester Racecourse, where you'll find the unique culmination of the Goteddsday football match dating back to 1533.
This meticulously preserved city presents a one-of-a-kind charm, ideal for those looking to uncover Britain's rich history and enjoy its vibrant modern culture.
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Secondary Schools
- Abbey Gate College
- Abbey School for Exceptional Children
- Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
- Chester International School
- Christleton High School
- Dee Banks School
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
- Maple Grove School
- Queen's Park High School
- The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
- The Catholic High School, Chester
- The Hammond
- The King's School
- The Queen's School
- Upton-by-Chester High School
- iMap Centre
Primary Schools
- Acresfield Academy
- Ashton Hayes Primary School
- Barrow CofE Primary School
- Belgrave Primary School
- Boughton Heath Academy
- Capenhurst CofE Primary School
- Cherry Grove Primary School
- Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
- Christleton Primary School
- Clutton Church of England Primary School
- Dee Point Primary School
- Dodleston CofE Primary School
- Eccleston CofE Primary School
- Elton Primary School
- Farndon Primary School
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
- Highfield Community Primary School
- Hoole Church of England Primary School
- Huntington Community Primary School
- Huxley CofE Primary School
- J H Godwin Primary School
- Lache Primary School
- Mickle Trafford Village School
- Mill View Primary School
- Newton Primary School
- Oldfield Primary School
- Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- Saighton Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
- Saltney Wood Memorial C.P. School
- Saughall All Saints Church of England Primary School
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School
- St Martin's Academy Chester
- St Oswald's CofE Primary School
- St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
- St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
- Tarvin Primary School
- The Arches Community Primary School
- The Firs School
- The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
- Upton Heath CofE Primary School
- Upton Westlea Primary School
- Waverton Community Primary School