Chester International School

URN: 144742 • Chester CH4 7AE

Overview

Name
Chester International School
URN
144742
Type
Studio schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Trust
THE LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Katrina Brown (since 2022)
Previous head
Daryl Goodwin
Telephone
01244735610
Website
Visit
Address
Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Chester CH4 7AE

Summary

Chester International School, located in Chester, is a secondary studio school that caters to students aged 14-19. Opened in September 2017, the school has a current enrolment of 258 pupils, with a capacity for 320. The school aims to foster independent thinking and social responsibility among its students, preparing them to navigate future challenges with intelligence and compassion.

The curriculum at Chester International School includes a rigorous GCSE programme at Key Stage 4 and an international curriculum for Sixth Form students. The school emphasizes collaborative and creative learning, ensuring that students develop the skills necessary to tackle complex problems. Additionally, the school provides a range of professional learning opportunities and work placements, promoting a globally minded approach to education.

Chester International School prides itself on its supportive community, with a dedicated team of staff committed to student success. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various resources to assist families in navigating the educational journey. For prospective students, open events are scheduled for Year 10 and Sixth Form admissions in October 2025.

Key details

LA
Cheshire West and Chester
Age range
14 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
320
Pupils
258
Boys
97
Girls
161
FSM %
29.90
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 258 97 161 320 29.90
2024-09-11 281 119 162 320 26.00
2023-09-11 231 96 135 320 18.10
2022-09-11 231 96 135 320 18.10
2021-09-11 197 82 115 320 16.40
2020-09-11 140 68 72 320 14.00

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