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Welcome to Christleton High School

We believe that our Sixth form students are amongst the most successful in Cheshire and we acknowledge the responsibility we have in helping them as they set out in the latest stage in their educational development.Therefore, we firmly believe in giving our young adults access to all that they need to succeed in their future lives. This includes offering the widest variety of courses possible, employing the most committed, expert teaching staff possible and providing exceptional Sixth Form resources.We passionately believe in the value of outstanding leadership and are committed to challenging our students to develop their own leadership skills to fulfil their own potential and be the very best they can be.Our young people are expected to embrace a leadership culture and are challenged to show initiative and to participate fully in the life of the whole school at Christleton.Typically, our students are dynamic, ambitious and determined to achieve excellence in their studies. And, as a consequence, we have a vibrant culture where ‘good is never good enough’ and our sixth form students are therefore strong positive role models for all in the school.We are pleased to be able to offer:A Level results consistently amongst the very best in CheshireThe choice of 30 different subjectsA lively, vibrant atmosphere of approximately 300 studentsTremendous extra-curricular opportunitiesContinuous careers guidance, events and support, including specialist advice on university applications With approximately 300 students on roll we are able to provide variety and breadth, in a friendly and supportive environment where students are given every encouragement to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. The majority of our sixth formers go on to Higher Education or apprenticeships and then into highly successful careers in a wide range of occupations.Around 20% of our sixth formers join us from other schools, adding to the richness of their education and that of our own students.

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Boarding Type

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,386 Total

No. of Boys

696 (50.2%)

No. of Girls

690 (49.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

24.6%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

9.89%

A*/A grades

28.85%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

90%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:22%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:62%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:6%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:93%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:27%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:6%
England:26%


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Admissions Process

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Sixth Form Open Evening

Taster Day

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 12, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Jun 23, 2026

Taster Day


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Subject-based trips
Peer mentoring

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed