Neston High School

URN: 138318 • Neston CH64 9NH

Overview

Name
Neston High School
URN
138318
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
NESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kirsty Cunningham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01513363902
Website
Visit
Address
Raby Park Road, Neston CH64 9NH

Summary

Neston High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Neston, Cheshire, with a current enrolment of 1,724 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,719. The school prides itself on being oversubscribed, attracting students from Chester, Wales, and The Wirral, and emphasizes a strong community ethos where every student and parent is valued.

The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to provide an exciting and challenging educational experience. Recent investments, including a £22 million new building, enhance the learning environment. Neston High School celebrates academic achievements, with notable successes in both GCSE and A Level results, reflecting the dedication of its teaching staff and the hard work of its students.

To support parents and students, Neston High School hosts various information evenings throughout the academic year, covering key topics relevant to different year groups. This initiative fosters communication and engagement between the school and families, ensuring that parents are well-informed about their child's educational journey. For more information, visit the school's website at http://www.nestonhigh.com.

Key details

LA
Cheshire West and Chester
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
NESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
1719
Pupils
1724
Boys
934
Girls
790
FSM %
17.10
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1724 934 790 1719 17.10
2024-09-11 1729 946 783 1719 14.70
2023-09-11 1770 961 809 1719 13.10
2022-09-11 1770 961 809 1719 13.10
2021-09-11 1738 938 800 1719 12.60
2020-09-11 1702 925 777 1719 11.30

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