How many pupils does Chester International School have?

Chester International School has 258 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chester International School's Ofsted rating?

Chester International School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022).

How does Chester International School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chester International School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.

Is Chester International School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chester International School is part of THE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Chester International School?

Chester International School is located at Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH4 7AE.

Chester International School

Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH4 7AE

Good

Inspected 8 February 2022

Good

Ofsted

38.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

14–19

Ages

258

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Studio schools

Type

About Chester International School

Chester International School is a studio school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 258 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 (2025/26). 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester →
School Type: Studio schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 14–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 258 / 320 (81%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 February 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.8%

Free school meals

13.5%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

29.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.5

Attainment 8

76 pupils

27.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

61.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

50%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

75%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

15.5%

Overall absence

51.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

24.1

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

12.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

1.31

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.9 vs 2023/24

£45,197

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,917 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,865

Spend per pupil

£9,525

Income per pupil

75%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH4 7AE
Phone: 01244735610
Head Teacher: Tom Kearns
Website: https://www.chesterinternational.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chester International School?: Chester International School is a studio school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 14–19.
How many pupils does Chester International School have?: Chester International School has 258 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chester International School's Ofsted rating?: Chester International School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022).
How does Chester International School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Chester International School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.
Is Chester International School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chester International School is part of THE LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Chester International School?: Chester International School is located at Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH4 7AE.

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