Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 5% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £190,139. Over a 12 month period, 884 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

5%

Mathematics

6%

> Entries

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126

English Language

4%

English Literature

2%

Science: Double Award

7%

Geography

6%

Computer Studies Computing

5%

History

0%

French

13%

Art and Design Fine Art

21%

Art and Design 3d Studies

41%

Art and Design Graphics

21%

Media Film Tv Studies

0%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

884

Anti-social behaviour

108

Violence and sexual offences

448

Vehicle crime

10

Shoplifting

22

Burglary

32

Criminal damage and arson

49

Public order

79

Robbery

4

Theft from the person

4

Other theft

44

Drugs

31

Bicycle theft

4

Other crime

30

Possession of weapons

19

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Hudson

Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Telephone: 1244371475

Website: www.blaconhighschool.net

Address: Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JH

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