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The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
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The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Cheshire, North West.

It has 806 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

88.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
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Ofset report - Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.1 15.1 17.4
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 37% 48% 48%
Grade 5 or above A Level 10.40% - 25.00%
Day Fees - - -
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The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College Reviews
5 (1 review)
The Catholic High School has a really strong sense of community and family, regardless of religion or lack thereof. Each child is an individual and is able to learn from a varied and full curriculum. My son and daughter have thrived at this school. They're safe, they're happy and they're excelling. I couldn't have picked a better school for my children.
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 -0.50 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 37% 27.49% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 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 6% 25% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 10.1% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 4% 14.72% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.62 2.61 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 82% 90.42% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 136 129 144
Pupils staying in education 73% 82.54% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 18% 28.19% 32.73%
School sixth forms 52% 26.12% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 1% 8.81% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 19.35% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 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 -0.26 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 48.8 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 49% 33.05% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 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 11% 25.08% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 13.59% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 18.05% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.08 2.94 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 89% 84.27% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 149 123 141
Pupils staying in education 83% 80.27% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 22% 27.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 58% 27.5% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 2% 8.96% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 15.92% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.58% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 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 -0.07 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 45.5 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 35% 27.91% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 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 14% 29.09% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 3 10.86% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 17.29% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.83 2.9 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 93% 77.83% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 133 121 135
Pupils staying in education 85% 70.09% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 27.17% 33.25%
School sixth forms 50% 23.74% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 2% 8.87% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 10.3% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.22% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 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 -0.26 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 42.7 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 35% 4 25.12% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 6 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 13% 22.09% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 2 9.48% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 1 13.88% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.59 2.77 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 88% 74.96% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 146 124 140
Pupils staying in education 75% 63.04% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 21.04% 28.31%
School sixth forms 55% 22.57% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 9.17% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 7.17% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 3.04% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 8% 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 -0.2 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 44.4 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 31% 22.97% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 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 15% 21.79% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 12.15% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 10% 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 – 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 94% 74.09% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 159 127 145
Pupils staying in education 88% 53.52% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 27.13% 30.58%
School sixth forms 54% 23.96% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 6.96% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 3.96% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 4.83% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 2.87% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.08 30.41 30.01
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.93 29.83 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 10.40% 13.82% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 59 146 201
Students staying in education 56% 61.64% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 5.21% 6.08%
Students entering employment 29% 23.29% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 6.21% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.68 36.08 33.41
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.99 32.07 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 7.0% 19.71% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 55 138 248
Students staying in education 75% 59% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 4.86% 5%
Students entering employment 13% 19.79% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 8.79% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.51 2 32.67 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.56 2 29.81 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 15.0% 16.63% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 96 176 232
Students staying in education 73% 63.91% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 6.45% 7.77%
Students entering employment 16% 20.82% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 6.27% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.07 1 30.48 29.03
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.25 30.5 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 15.5% 16.25% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 22 21.4% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 8.1% 5.54%
Students entering employment 19% 20% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.3% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.29 29.45 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.24 28.93 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 18.3% 15.52% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 19 19.2% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.1% 6.37%
Students entering employment 23% 19.5% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.3% 4.23%
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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

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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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