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The Queen's School Catchment Area

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

The Queen's School is an other independent not applicable school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 383 pupils, and a capacity of 614 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-18

Age range

383

Pupils

614

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

The Queen's School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Queen's School?

The catchment area for The Queen's School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for The Queen's School is set by Cheshire West and Chester and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 Queen's School: 614 places, 62% filled: places available

The Queen's School has a published admission number of 614 places. 383 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 614 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.

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) →

The Queen's School: School Information

Full address
City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-18 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
111486

Other Not applicable Schools in Chester

If The Queen's School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Queen's 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Queen's School

What is the catchment area for The Queen's School?

The catchment area for The Queen's School is the geographic zone Cheshire West and Chester uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 The Queen's School oversubscribed?

The Queen's School has a capacity of 614 places and currently has 383 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire West and Chester.

What is the admissions policy for The Queen's School?

Admission to The Queen's 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 The Queen's School cover?

The Queen's School is a not applicable school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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