The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Catchment Area
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is a academy converter secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1203 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,203
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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 →The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School — School Information
- Full address
- Vaughans Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5XF
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136543
Other Secondary Schools in Chester
If The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England 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
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
Chester International School Catchment Area
Studio schools · CH4 7AE
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Is The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School currently has 1203 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School? ▾
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School cover? ▾
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England 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 The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School? ▾
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.