Neston High School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 8 February 2022
Results
Compared with the local authority and England
KS4 Results
Attainment and progress
Attainment 8 scores a pupil's best 8 GCSE results, out of about 90. Progress 8 compares those results with pupils who started secondary school at the same level: 0 is average.
| Measure | School | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | 44.6 | 46.1 |
GCSE results
Grade 4 is a standard pass; grade 5 is a strong pass.
| Measure | School | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 42% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 64% | 63% | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 57% | 58% | 60% |
English Baccalaureate
The EBacc is English, maths, science, a language, and history or geography. It is a set of subjects rather than a qualification.
| Measure | School | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering the EBacc | 33% | 40% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Based on 299 pupils at the end of key stage 4.
Catchment area
Neston High School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
Neston High School is in Cheshire West and Chester council's area. Check its admissions booklet for how far away places went in recent years. For a Year 7 place, apply through the council where you live by 31 October in your child's Year 6.
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 1,724
- Capacity
- 1,719
- Girls / boys
- 46% / 54%
- Free school meals
- 17%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 34.6
- Leadership (FTE)
- 9
- Part-time teachers
- 26%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
74%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
65%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
212 responses up to 7 September 2026 · 12% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
74% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
70% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
61% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
33% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
52% agree
Questions about Neston High School
What is Neston High School's Ofsted rating?
Neston High School's last overall grade from Ofsted was Good, on 15 May 2013. Ofsted inspected it again on 8 February 2022 without giving a new overall grade.
How do I apply for a place at Neston High School?
Apply through the council where you live by 31 October in your child's Year 6, for a place starting the following September. You apply to your home council even if Neston High School is in another council's area, and can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference. Offers are sent on 1 March, or the next working day.
What is the catchment area for Neston High School?
Neston High School's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at Neston High School?
Neston High School had 1,724 pupils aged 11 to 18 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 1,719. It is a mixed school with a sixth form.
