The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

About The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,203 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BISHOPS' BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 November 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.7 (2025/26). 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,203 / 1,200 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 November 2019

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Vaughans Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 5XF

Phone

01244313806

Headteacher

Helen Cairns

Website

http://www.bishopschester.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is an academy converter in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School have?

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School has 1,203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 November 2019).

How does The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is part of THE BISHOPS' BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is located at Vaughans Lane, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 5XF.