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Chester International School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Chester International School
- Secondary
- Cheshire West and Chester CH4 7AE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students enjoy their learning and achieve well in a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite and well-mannered.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have secure subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers ensure pupils build their knowledge in a logical order.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not choose the most appropriate activities.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can see improvements in their children鈥檚 progress and behaviour.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents are very positive.
Communication: Leaders work closely with families to encourage attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: If bullying happens, staff deal with incidents swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders developed a broad curriculum and provide training to deliver it effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff manage behaviour effectively, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders prioritize support for mental health and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities available including sports, drama, and musical performances.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help develop talents and interests.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide helpful careers education and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt lessons and provide additional support for SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: Pupils follow the IB middle years program and GCSE; sixth form follows IB careers-related or IB diploma program.
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About Us
Chester International School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 281 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 40.64% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 48 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 2.94 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 43.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.61 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.65% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.21% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.78% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chester International School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
