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Christleton High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Christleton High School is a academy converter secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1386 pupils, and a capacity of 1330 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,386

Pupils

1,330

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Christleton High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Christleton High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire West and Chester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1386 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1330 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Christleton High School — School Information

Full address
Village Road, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AD
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
10.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136645

Other Secondary Schools in Chester

If Christleton High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Christleton High School

Is Christleton High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Christleton High School currently has 1386 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1330 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Christleton High School?

Admission to Christleton High 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 Christleton High School cover?

Christleton High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Christleton High School?

Christleton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.