Christleton High School Catchment Area
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.
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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.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →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.
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
The Catholic High School, Chester Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH4 7HS
Queen's Park High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CH4 7AE
Chester International School Catchment Area
Studio schools · CH4 7AE
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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.