Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College — Secondary School in Chester

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Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Chester, CH1 5JH

705 Pupils

750 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

47.20% FSM %

379 Boys

326 Girls

About Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 705 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Rachel Hudson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency	Chester North and Neston
Ward	Blacon
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	Blacon High School Trust
UKPRN	10015001
URN	111396
Data Last Updated	03-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Andy Brown	Chair of Governors	22/07/2024	16/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Brown	Governor	17/02/2022	16/02/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lauryn Gibson-Tipping	Governor	15/03/2023	14/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Judith Gilmour	Governor	21/03/2019	20/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carena Graham-Benson	Governor	17/02/2022	16/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Horton	Governor	16/10/2023	15/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rachel Hudson	Governor	01/01/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lynn Loyley	Governor	28/04/2022	27/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Makinson	Governor	21/09/2023	20/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Karen Powell Thomson	Governor	18/07/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathleen Roberts	Governor	21/03/2019	20/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Smith	Governor	01/07/2021	30/06/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates

Schools Nearby

J H Godwin Primary School

0.11 km • Chester

Other

Dee Point Primary School

0.76 km • Chester

Other

The Arches Community Primary School

0.81 km • Chester

Other

Highfield Community Primary School

0.92 km • Chester

Other

St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

1.19 km • Chester

Other

Ancora House School

2.43 km • Chester

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College?

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.

How many pupils does Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College have?

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College has 705 pupils, with a capacity of 750.

What is the age range at Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College?

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College?

The admissions policy at Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is: Non-selective.

Who is the headteacher at Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College?

The Headteacher at Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is Mrs Rachel Hudson.

Where is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College located?

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is at Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JH, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.

Does Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College currently open?

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Rachel Hudson

Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JH

01244371475

www.blaconhighschool.net/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 111396

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026