Chester International School Catchment Area
Chester International School is a studio s secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 258 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
14-19
Age range
258
Pupils
320
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Chester International School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chester International School?
The catchment area for Chester International School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Chester International School are allocated by Cheshire West and Chester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →Chester International School: 320 places, 81% filled: places available
Chester International School has a published admission number of 320 places. 258 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 320 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.9% of pupils at Chester International School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire West and Chester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cheshire West and Chester publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Cheshire West and Chester Council school admissions (official) →
Chester International School: School Information
- Full address
- Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Studio schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14-19 years
- Free school meals
- 29.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144742
Other Secondary Schools in Chester
If Chester International School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Catchment Area
Foundation school · CH1 5JH
Upton-by-Chester High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CH2 1NN
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH3 5XF
Christleton High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH3 7AD
The Catholic High School, Chester Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH4 7HS
Queen's Park High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CH4 7AE
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Chester International School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
The Whitby High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Ellesmere Port · 5.5 miles away
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Ellesmere Port · 6.0 miles away
Ellesmere Port Church of England College Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Ellesmere Port · 6.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chester International School
What is the catchment area for Chester International School? ▾
The catchment area for Chester International School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cheshire West and Chester publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chester International School oversubscribed? ▾
Chester International School has a capacity of 320 places and currently has 258 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.
What is the admissions policy for Chester International School? ▾
Admission to Chester International School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chester International School cover? ▾
Chester International School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chester International School? ▾
Chester International School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.