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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Interested in becoming a Governor? (governance)
- Application for leave of absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Key Performance Indicators (download)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Policies (other)
- Y10/12 Admissions for Sept 2026 Open from Sept 1st 2025 (other)
- Admissions Process (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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