The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a secondary located in Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 5XF. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,179 pupils on roll.
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Chester diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Chester
Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1050
Number of Pupils: 1179
Number of Boys: 630
Number of Girls: 549
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 14.6
Last Changed Date: 2024-11-15
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2020-01-06
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Cairns
Phone: 01244313806
Website: http://www.bishopschester.co.uk
Location: Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
What is the Ofsted rating of The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School admit?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School?
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