Chester International School — Secondary School in Chester

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Chester International School

Chester, CH4 7AE

258 Pupils

320 Capacity

14–19 Age Range

29.90% FSM %

97 Boys

161 Girls

About Chester International School

Chester International School is a Secondary Free Schools serving Chester and the surrounding area in Cheshire West and Chester with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 14–19 is part of the North West region.

It has 258 pupils on roll. School capacity: 320. Current headteacher: Tom Kearns.

Information on Chester International School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Studio schools
Type Group	Free 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 South and Eddisbury
Ward	Handbridge Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	N/A
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10064962
URN	144742
Data Last Updated	27-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Lisa Fielding	Chair of Local Governing Body	02/10/2024	01/10/2025	Appointed by trustees
Fiona Jones	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	04/09/2023	31/08/2025	N/A
Mr Jody Bonser	Local Governor	20/01/2022	07/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katrina Brown	Local Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lisa Fielding	Local Governor	23/04/2021	22/04/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Lisa Fielding	Local Governor	23/04/2021	07/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Forsyth	Local Governor	03/02/2026	02/02/2030	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Tom Kearns	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Stephen Miller	Local Governor	01/09/2017	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Abbey Peers	Local Governor	01/01/2022	31/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Abbey Peers	Local Governor	05/02/2026	04/02/2030	Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Prestshaw	Local Governor	12/07/2022	24/04/2025	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Queen's Park High School

0.18 km • Chester

Other

The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy

0.55 km • Chester

Other

Abbey School for Exceptional Children

0.85 km •

Other

Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School

0.85 km • Chester

Other

The Queen's School

1 km • Chester

Other

The Catholic High School, Chester

1.05 km • Chester

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Chester International School?

Chester International School is a Studio schools (group: Free Schools) in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester.

How many pupils does Chester International School have?

Chester International School has 258 pupils, with a capacity of 320.

What is the age range at Chester International School?

Chester International School caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.

Who is the headteacher at Chester International School?

The Headteacher at Chester International School is Mr Tom Kearns.

Where is Chester International School located?

Chester International School is at Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.

Does Chester International School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Chester International School: Has a sixth form.

Is Chester International School currently open?

Chester International School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Tom Kearns

Queens Park Campus, Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE

01244735610

www.chesterinternational.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 144742

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026