The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School vs Queen's Park High School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Church of England
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1253
792
Capacity
1200
1080
Occupancy
104%
73%
FSM %
17.0%
27.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2025
Feb 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
53.7
48.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
57.7%
53%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
C
Points Per Entry
30.7
28.6
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
C+
AAB+ %
16%
28%
Value Added
Below average
Below average
A-Level Students
75
44
Retention
100%
92%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
16%
16%
Degree course
60%
67%
Any L4+ destination
63%
70%
Apprenticeships
3%
0%
Cohort size
67
43
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (42)
Psychology (42)
Psychology (40)
English Language and Literature (38)
English Language and Literature (36)
Religious Studies (34)
Physics (30)
Biology (30)
Psychology (44)
Psychology (34)
Biology (30)
English Literature (22)
Religious Studies (18)
Physics (16)
Mathematics (16)
Mathematics (16)