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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

Academy converter · Chester · CH3 5XF

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,253

Local authority

Cheshire West and Chester

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 1,253 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 17%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Chester
60
Secondary schools in Chester
7
Academies among open schools in Chester
33% (20)
Open schools in CH3
21
Secondary in CH3
2
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Secondary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChesterNear CH3

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136543

Location

Address
Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton
Postcode
CH3 5XF
Town
Chester
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,253
Boys / girls
642 / 611
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,253 / 1,200 (104%)
Free school meals
17%
FSM pupils
179
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: THE BISHOPS' BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Academy trust
THE BISHOPS' BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Contact

Telephone
01244313806
Website
http://www.bishopschester.co.uk

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