The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
URN: 136543 • Chester CH3 5XF
Overview
- Name
- The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
- URN
- 136543
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE BISHOPS' BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Cairns (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244313806
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vaughans Lane, Chester CH3 5XF
Summary
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. With a current enrolment of 1,203 students, the school has a capacity of 1,050, indicating a vibrant and engaged school community. The school embraces its Church of England ethos, aiming to provide an environment where students are known, nurtured, and inspired to achieve their potential.
The curriculum at Bishops' Blue Coat is designed to foster initiative, drive, and resilience among students, aligning with the school's mission to help them flourish in all aspects of life. The school offers a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
With a free school meal percentage of 15.90%, the school is committed to inclusivity and support for all students. The school community values the holistic development of each child, encouraging them to live 'life in all its fullness,' as inspired by the teachings of John 10:10. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.bishopschester.co.uk.
The curriculum at Bishops' Blue Coat is designed to foster initiative, drive, and resilience among students, aligning with the school's mission to help them flourish in all aspects of life. The school offers a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
With a free school meal percentage of 15.90%, the school is committed to inclusivity and support for all students. The school community values the holistic development of each child, encouraging them to live 'life in all its fullness,' as inspired by the teachings of John 10:10. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.bishopschester.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Book now for our Sixth Form Open Evening - Tuesday 26th November 2025 (calendar)
- 01244 313806 (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Vacancies and Early Careers (other)
- Headteachers News (other)
- Parents (other)
- RDS (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Upton-by-Chester High School (70.1)
- Christleton High School (65.7)
- The Catholic High School, Chester (62.0)
- Queen's Park High School (57.2)
- Chester International School (54.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOPS' BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1203
- Boys
- 630
- Girls
- 573
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1203 | 630 | 573 | 1050 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1179 | 630 | 549 | 1050 | 14.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1116 | 606 | 510 | 1050 | 14.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1116 | 606 | 510 | 1050 | 14.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1104 | 573 | 531 | 1050 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1045 | 510 | 535 | 1050 | 12.80 |
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