Chester International School
- Secondary
- Studio schools
- Ages 14 to 19
URN 144742 · Cheshire West and Chester · THE LEARNING TRUST
Inspection
Ofsted management information, as at 30 September 2026.
Latest graded inspection
8 February 2022Overall effectiveness
Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding is effective
- Yes
Full inspection (section 5)
Under the earlier framework, inspections gave an overall effectiveness grade.
Read the reports on Ofsted’s website. Source: Ofsted, State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information.
Attendance
Against Cheshire West and Chester and England, secondary schools.
Overall absence
2024/2515.5%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 9.2%
- England
- 8.4%
7.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 10.0% | 5.8% | 5.5% |
| 2018/19 | 13.0% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| 2020/21 | 12.9% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| 2021/22 | 13.5% | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| 2022/23 | 17.1% | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| 2023/24 | 13.8% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 2024/25 | 15.5% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2551.4%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 24.7%
- England
- 23.4%
28.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 35.5% | 15.2% | 13.9% |
| 2018/19 | 37.1% | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 2020/21 | 37.2% | 14.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021/22 | 44.2% | 29.0% | 27.7% |
| 2022/23 | 51.5% | 26.4% | 26.5% |
| 2023/24 | 45.8% | 27.4% | 25.6% |
| 2024/25 | 51.4% | 24.7% | 23.4% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/256.9%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 4.5%
- England
- 3.9%
3.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| 2018/19 | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| 2020/21 | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 7.8% | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| 2024/25 | 6.9% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions and permanent exclusions
Against Cheshire West and Chester and England, secondary schools.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2512.79
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 22.94
- England
- 21.24
8.45 lower than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 9.21 | 8.41 | 10.13 |
| 2018/19 | 24.06 | 8.76 | 10.75 |
| 2019/20 | 10.00 | 7.20 | 7.43 |
| 2020/21 | 13.71 | 8.44 | 8.48 |
| 2021/22 | 3.90 | 10.65 | 13.96 |
| 2022/23 | 7.51 | 16.38 | 18.90 |
| 2023/24 | 14.59 | 27.30 | 22.61 |
| 2024/25 | 12.79 | 22.94 | 21.24 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.39
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 0.24
- England
- 0.23
0.16 higher than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| 2018/19 | 0.00 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| 2019/20 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| 2020/21 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| 2021/22 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| 2022/23 | 0.00 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| 2023/24 | 0.00 | 0.35 | 0.25 |
| 2024/25 | 0.39 | 0.24 | 0.23 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Key stage 4 results
Against Cheshire West and Chester and England, secondary schools.
Attainment 8
2025/26 (provisional)38.5
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 46.5
- England
- 47.4
8.9 lower than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Not published | 49.7 | 49.8 |
| 2022/23 | Not published | 47.1 | 47.2 |
| 2023/24 | 34.9 | 46.5 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 34.5 | 46.0 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 38.5 | 46.5 | 47.4 |
The average of pupils' points across eight GCSE-level qualifications, with English and maths counted twice. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 4 or above
2025/26 (provisional)62%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 65%
- England
- 66%
4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Not published | 70% | 70% |
| 2022/23 | Not published | 68% | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 38% | 66% | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 43% | 65% | 66% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 62% | 65% | 66% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 5 or above
2025/26 (provisional)28%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 44%
- England
- 48%
20 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Not published | 49% | 51% |
| 2022/23 | Not published | 46% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 27% | 45% | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 23% | 44% | 47% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 28% | 44% | 48% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 5 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
Pupils
Against Cheshire West and Chester and England, secondary schools.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2523.3%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 20.5%
- England
- 25.8%
2.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 16.0% | 17.3% | 20.9% |
| 2022/23 | 20.6% | 18.8% | 22.7% |
| 2023/24 | 21.0% | 19.8% | 24.1% |
| 2024/25 | 23.3% | 20.5% | 25.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2529.8%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 12.2%
- England
- 13.4%
16.4 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3.9% | 9.9% | 11.9% |
| 2022/23 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 2023/24 | 27.8% | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 2024/25 | 29.8% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.9%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 3.2%
- England
- 3.1%
0.8 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| 2024/25 | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.1% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2513.6%
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 7.0%
- England
- 19.2%
5.6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 15.6% | 5.0% | 17.5% |
| 2022/23 | 19.8% | 5.9% | 18.1% |
| 2023/24 | 16.7% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| 2024/25 | 13.6% | 7.0% | 19.2% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Teachers
Against Cheshire West and Chester and England, secondary schools.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2612.3
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 16.3
- England
- 17.3
5.0 lower than England.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 9.5 | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| 2018/19 | 9.1 | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| 2019/20 | 10.9 | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| 2020/21 | 12.4 | 16.4 | 17.1 |
| 2021/22 | 11.8 | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| 2022/23 | 12.1 | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| 2023/24 | 13.2 | 16.4 | 17.4 |
| 2024/25 | 12.1 | 16.5 | 17.3 |
| 2025/26 | 12.3 | 16.3 | 17.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Teacher sickness absence
2024/253.0 days
- Cheshire West and Chester
- 4.8 days
- England
- 5.0 days
2.0 days lower than England.
Compared with all state-funded schools: DfE publishes this measure for all schools, not by phase.
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| Year | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.4 days | 2.8 days | 4.0 days |
| 2018/19 | 1.2 days | 3.9 days | 4.0 days |
| 2019/20 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| 2020/21 | 1.8 days | 3.8 days | 3.9 days |
| 2021/22 | 6.6 days | 6.1 days | 6.3 days |
| 2022/23 | 3.1 days | 4.8 days | 5.2 days |
| 2023/24 | 7.3 days | 5.3 days | 5.3 days |
| 2024/25 | 3.0 days | 4.8 days | 5.0 days |
Days lost to sickness absence in the school year, averaged across all teachers. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2024/25.
Finance
Academies report their accounts as part of their trust, so DfE publishes no school-level balance for this school. The trust’s figures are in DfE’s Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool.
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About the school
- Pupils on roll
- 229
- Capacity
- 320
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Gender
- Mixed
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TRUST
- Opened
- 1 September 2017
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Deprivation of the area (IDACI)
- Decile 7 of 10 (1 is the most deprived tenth of neighbourhoods)
Address: Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7AE
Website: www.chesterinternational.co.uk/
Telephone: 01244735610
Sources and corrections
Every figure on this page names its source and period. This release was built on 20 October 2026.
- Department for Education: Get Information about Schools: establishment data (GIAS establishment extract 2026-10-20)
- Ofsted: State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information (Latest inspections as at 2026-09-30; All inspections, 2018/19; All inspections, 2019/20; All inspections, 2020/21; All inspections, 2021/22; All inspections, 2022/23; All inspections, 2023/24; All inspections, 2024/25; All inspections, 2025/26)
- Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics: Pupil absence in schools in England (absence-3term-school, 2013/14 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id])
- Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics: Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England (exc-school, 2006/07 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id]; exc-ap-school, 2013/14 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id]; exc-geography, 2006/07 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id]; exc-ap-geography, 2013/14 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id])
- Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics: Key stage 2 attainment (ks2-school, 2022/23 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id]; ks2-geography, 2015/16 to 2025/26 [pinned data set id])
- Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics: Key stage 4 performance (ks4-school, 2023/24 to 2025/26 [pinned data set id]; ks4-geography, 2018/19 to 2025/26 [pinned data set id])
- Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics: Schools, pupils and their characteristics (School census, January 2022 (performance tables, 2021 to 2022); School census, January 2023 (performance tables, 2022 to 2023); School census, January 2024 (performance tables, 2023 to 2024); School census, January 2025 (performance tables, 2024 to 2025))
- Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics: School workforce in England (ptr-school, 2010/11 to 2025/26 [pinned data set id]; ptr-geography, 2010/11 to 2025/26 [pinned data set id]; sickness-school, 2009/10 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id]; sickness-geography, 2009/10 to 2024/25 [pinned data set id])
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: English indices of deprivation 2025: Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (English indices of deprivation 2025, File 7 (2021 LSOAs))
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