Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Report card, May 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 24 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Needs attention | 9% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 2.4 milesChester International School
Good (Feb 2022)
- 2.4 milesQueen's Park High School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Feb 2025)
- 2.5 milesThe Catholic High School, Chester
Report card, May 2026: 7 expected
- 2.8 milesUpton-by-Chester High School
Standards maintained (Feb 2025)
- 3.1 milesThe Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
Standards maintained (Apr 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.