Best Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 20 schools across Cheshire West and Chester. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

20%

Outstanding rate

62%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Bishop Heber High School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥈	Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥉	The County High School, Leftwich Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
4.	Christleton High School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
5.	Upton-by-Chester High School Secondary	Good	60	View school
6.	Weaverham High School Secondary	Good	58	View school
7.	The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Secondary	Good	56	View school
8.	Hartford Church of England High School Secondary	Good	55	View school
9.	St Nicholas Catholic High School Secondary	Good	53	View school
10.	Neston High School Secondary	Good	53	View school
11.	The Catholic High School, Chester Secondary	Good	53	View school
12.	Helsby High School Secondary	Good	52	View school
13.	Queen's Park High School Secondary	Good	51	View school
14.	Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Secondary	Good	43	View school
15.	Chester International School Secondary	Good	41	View school
16.	Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school
17.	The Rudheath Senior Academy Secondary	Good	40	View school
18.	The Whitby High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	36	View school
19.	The Winsford Academy Secondary	Good	35	View school
20.	Ellesmere Port Church of England College Secondary	Inadequate	25	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Cheshire West and Chester?

There are 20 secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, of which 4 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Cheshire West and Chester?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cheshire West and Chester is Bishop Heber High School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Cheshire West and Chester?

Primary and secondary school applications in Cheshire West and Chester are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cheshire West and Chester council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Cheshire West and Chester?

20% of secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester are rated Outstanding and 65% are rated Good. 82.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.