Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
URN: 111396 • Chester CH1 5JH
Overview
- Name
- Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
- URN
- 111396
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Blacon High School Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Hudson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244371475
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Melbourne Road, Chester CH1 5JH
Summary
Blacon High School, located in Chester, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrollment of 705 students and a capacity of 750. The school prides itself on being a vibrant community where every student is encouraged to flourish academically and personally. With a strong ethos centered on respect, relationships, and resilience, Blacon High aims to inspire students to aspire, believe, and achieve their potential.
The curriculum at Blacon High School is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of all learners. The school emphasizes a broad and balanced educational experience, fostering a love for learning through innovative teaching methods. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities that enhance student development and community engagement.
Blacon High School is committed to strong partnerships with parents and local primary schools, ensuring a smooth transition for students entering Year 7. The school holds an Open Week annually and encourages visits to familiarize prospective students and their families with the school environment.
The curriculum at Blacon High School is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of all learners. The school emphasizes a broad and balanced educational experience, fostering a love for learning through innovative teaching methods. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities that enhance student development and community engagement.
Blacon High School is committed to strong partnerships with parents and local primary schools, ensuring a smooth transition for students entering Year 7. The school holds an Open Week annually and encourages visits to familiarize prospective students and their families with the school environment.
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- Meet the Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEND (including link to local offer) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Blacon High School Trust
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 705
- Boys
- 379
- Girls
- 326
- FSM %
- 47.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 705 | 379 | 326 | 750 | 47.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 723 | 398 | 325 | 750 | 47.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 682 | 381 | 301 | 750 | 44.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 682 | 381 | 301 | 750 | 44.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 671 | 385 | 286 | 600 | 42.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 607 | 340 | 267 | 600 | 36.00 |
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