Foundation school · Cheshire West and Chester

Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Foundation schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Cheshire West and Chester council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Cheshire West and Chester's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 651 (capacity 750)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: Blacon High School Trust
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01244371475
Address: Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5JH
Website: blaconhighschool.net

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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