# Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College — Chester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 5.0/5 from 2 published reviews
- **Students:** 800

## Contact

- **Address:** Melbourne Road, Blacon
- **Phone:** 20201005
- **Website:** http://www.blaconhighschool.net/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chester/blacon-high-school-a-specialist-sports-college-4666

## About

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College, is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education with a strong emphasis on sports and physical education. The school offers a diverse curriculum that caters to the academic and personal development of its students, encouraging them to excel both in the classroom and in athletic pursuits. The facilities include modern sports amenities, which support a wide range of activities and competitions, fostering a vibrant school spirit and community involvement. The school is known for its commitment to inclusivity and support for all students, ensuring that each individual can thrive in a nurturing environment. With a focus on developing well-rounded individuals, Blacon High School emphasizes the importance of teamwork, discipline, and resilience, preparing students for future challenges in both their academic and personal lives.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Amazing School: I got to Blacon high School and can say first hand it is and Amazing school. There’s lots of stereotypes around Blacon however all the teacher are amazing. They are extremely hot on bullying. Would highly recommend as the school is expanding and becoming more popular. *(Apr 2021)*
- **5/5** — great school for good future: Great school! All my kids have got good GCSE results and still good grades in school! Great staff! Great help and good for revision time to help the students! Friendly and kind. Good help for cv and application helps for the best college for the course you need for the job you would like to do! Helpful and are always thinking about them and what they truly need to get the best! Great school be amazing for your child 😁 *(Dec 2020)*

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