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Queen's Park High School
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- 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 |
| Previous inspection grade | Not Previously Inspected |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn and achieve more than in the past
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, and pupils generally behave well during social times
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have good knowledge about the subjects they teach
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have provided staff with training to improve their subject knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers feel supported when dealing with misbehavior, but sixth-form provision needs improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through various school activities and events
Communication: Parents receive regular updates on school progress and events
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents are supportive of the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders do not tolerate bullying, addressing it quickly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have broadened the range of subjects and improved teachers' knowledge
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders do not tolerate bullying; most pupils confirm that bullying is rare
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to keep themselves safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Many activities, including drama productions, music groups, robotics club, STEM competitions, and rowing competitions
Career Counselling Services: Pupils and students receive helpful careers advice and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Work experience opportunities help develop employability skills
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND are supported effectively and are making more progress
Subjects Offered: The curriculum includes a broad and rich variety of subjects
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Queen's Park High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 764 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Queen's Park High Institution, an 11鈥�18 school that is smaller than typical and ideally situated south of the River Dee in the centre of Chester.
We are an ambitious, future-focused school that strives to give every child in our care the best chances for learning and personal growth.
Our dedicated, diligent, and energetic team frequently goes above and beyond to make sure that each of our kids is acknowledged as a person, is given the chance to develop both inside and outside of the classroom, and succeeds above their expectations.
Our school, an academy within The Learning Trust, collaborates with Chester International School (located on our school property) and Christleton High School to assist young people by educating, enlightening, and equipping them with the knowledge and confidence they need to thrive.
As a potential parent, carer, or student, I would like to invite you to visit our school so you can personally feel the warm and supportive learning atmosphere and learn more about the multitude of options that are available.
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We are an ambitious, future-focused school that strives to give every child in our care the best chances for learning and personal growth.
Our dedicated, diligent, and energetic team frequently goes above and beyond to make sure that each of our kids is acknowledged as a person, is given the chance to develop both inside and outside of the classroom, and succeeds above their expectations.
Our school, an academy within The Learning Trust, collaborates with Chester International School (located on our school property) and Christleton High School to assist young people by educating, enlightening, and equipping them with the knowledge and confidence they need to thrive.
As a potential parent, carer, or student, I would like to invite you to visit our school so you can personally feel the warm and supportive learning atmosphere and learn more about the multitude of options that are available.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 48% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.50% | - | 25.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.02 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 40% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 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 | 29% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 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 | 94% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 50.5 | 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 | 56% | 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 | 21% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 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 | 93% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 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% 9 | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 3 | 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 | 27% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 4 | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 8 | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 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 | -0.64 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 40% | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 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 | 33% | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 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% |
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 | 27.01 | 30.41 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.95 | 29.83 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.50% | 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 | 35 | 146 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 61.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.21% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 23.29% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 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 | 27.81 | 36.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.75 | 32.07 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 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 | 32 | 138 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 59% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 4.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 19.79% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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 | 25.44 5 | 32.67 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.45 1 | 29.81 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 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 | - | 176 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 63.91% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.45% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.82% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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 | 20.26 | 30.48 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.56 | 30.5 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 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 | - | 21.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 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 | - | 29.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 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 | - | 19.2% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 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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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen's Park High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
