Queens Park High School

What Queens Park High School does

Queen's Park High School is a state-funded secondary school and academy located on Queens Park Road in the Handbridge area of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is a member of The Learning Trust (TLT), a multi-academy trust that also includes Christelton High School. The school delivers secondary education across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11, GCSE preparation), and Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form (A-Levels and vocational courses), serving students aged 11-18 drawn primarily from the Chester catchment area under Cheshire West and Chester local authority admissions. Subject breadth includes core disciplines (English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing/Computer Science) alongside distinctive offerings such as Criminology, Film Studies, Psychology, Health & Social Care, and Uniformed Protective Services (UPS) at the Sixth Form level.

The school's operating model rests on standard off-the-shelf educational technology: the School Synergy parent and student portal, Microsoft Teams for remote learning and collaboration, GCSEPod for GCSE video learning content, ParentMail for parent communications, and Sisra Analytics for performance data. It is supported by an ecosystem of partnerships including The Learning Trust (governance and shared programmes), Storyhouse (Drama work experience and performance), the Bank of England (Turing Programme work experience), Music for Life, and a local Rowing Club. Extra-curricular provision centres on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, STEM Club (Gold-accredited), Drama productions, Music, and an extensive Sports programme, supplemented by holiday programmes (Sports Camp 2026 and Summer School).

Revenue is derived primarily from UK government per-pupil funding routed through the academy trust and local authority, with ancillary transactional revenue from the Edu-Lettings facility-hire programme for community groups and holiday-programme fees. Pricing to families is effectively zero for compulsory-age education; Sixth Form students aged 16-19 may be eligible for government financial support, and school meals, uniform, and transport are charged separately. The school's regulatory standing is anchored by an Ofsted Good rating, alongside recognitions including the Eco-Schools Green Flag, Inclusion Quality Mark, Thrive School status, Healthy Schools accreditation, and Staff Wellbeing Charter.

Name

Queens Park High School

Legal name

Queen's Park High School

Website

https://qphs.cheshire.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queen's Park High School is a state-funded UK secondary school and academy in Chester, Cheshire, operating under The Learning Trust. It delivers Key Stage 3, 4, and Sixth Form education to students aged 11-18, funded primarily by government per-pupil grants and supported by community facility-hire income.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth Form provision
• GCSE curriculum
• A-Level programmes
• Pastoral student support

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State-funded secondary school receiving per-pupil funding from local authority and government education grants
2. Facility Lettings: Edu-Lettings program generates revenue through hiring out school facilities to community groups and organisations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Queen's Park High School delivers free, state-funded secondary education to students aged 11-18 in Chester, Cheshire, covering Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (GCSEs, Years 10-11), and Key Stage 5 Sixth Form (A-Levels and vocational courses). It supplements classroom learning with extracurricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, STEM Club, Drama, Music, and sports, plus pastoral services such as Mental Health & Wellbeing support and Careers & Guidance. The school also hires out its sports facilities and performing arts spaces to community groups through the Edu-Lettings programme.

Product overview

Queen's Park High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire, offering educational services across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form). The school's product/service portfolio consists of its core educational programmes including the curriculum across subjects such as Computing/Computer Science, Business Studies, Art, Drama, Music, Science, Mathematics, English, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Physical Education, and specialized subjects including Criminology, Film Studies, Psychology, and Health & Social Care. Beyond the classroom, the school offers extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, STEM Club, Drama productions, and sports programmes. The Sixth Form provides A-Level equivalent courses and vocational programmes including Uniformed Protective Services (UPS), with additional support services such as Careers & Guidance, UCAS support, and financial support for students aged 16-19.

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Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum Core educational programme for students in Years 7-9 covering foundational subjects including Computing/Computer Science, English, Mathematics, Science, and Modern Foreign Languages, along with arts, humanities, and design technology.
• Key Stage 4 Curriculum GCSE-level curriculum for Years 10-11 offering subjects across Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Business, and Technology disciplines, including optional subjects such as Criminology, Film Studies, and Media Studies.
• Key Stage 5 Curriculum (Sixth Form) Post-16 education programme offering A-Level and vocational courses including Criminology, Film Studies, Psychology, Health & Social Care, and Uniformed Protective Services (UPS), with UCAS support and financial support for students aged 16-19.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme Official licensed Duke of Edinburgh Award programme offering Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards to students, with components in volunteering, expedition, skills, and physical activity.
• Extra-Curricular Programme Range of after-school activities including STEM Club Gold, Drama productions, Music programmes, and sports activities for enrolled students.
• Remote Learning Provision Remote learning service delivered through Microsoft Teams, enabling students to access lessons and coursework outside the classroom.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support (MHWB) Pastoral and mental health support services including the MHWB programme for students and staff, complementing the Thrive approach to social and emotional development.
• Careers & Guidance Service Careers education, guidance, and work experience placement services including the Turing Programme, Employer Engagement, and UCAS support for Sixth Form students.
• Sports Camp 2026 Holiday sports camp programme offered during school holidays, available to students and the wider community.
• Summer School Summer school programme offered during the summer holidays for student enrichment and catch-up activities.
• Edu-Lettings Facility Hire Community hire of school sports facilities, drama studios, and event spaces booked through the Edu-Lettings online platform for community groups, clubs, and organisations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Learning Trust (TLT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-academy trust connecting Queen's Park High School with other local schools including Christelton High School. Provides collaborative educational framework, shared resources, and strategic leadership across the trust network. The Turing Programme mentioned as a shared initiative between member schools.
• Music for LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity music programme partner providing music education and performance opportunities for students. Listed under Community section of school website.
• StoryhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal theatre partnership providing work experience opportunities for Drama students. Students participated in Schools Festival 2026 performing in professional theatre setting.
• Bank of EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork experience provider for Turing Programme students. Year 12 students visited Bank of England as part of work experience and career exploration activities in London.
• Activate Games UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInteractive gaming entertainment provider for educational trips. Provided adrenaline-fuelled interactive gaming challenge for Year 12 Turing students during London trip.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK academy trusts running primary and secondary academies nationwide. Useful broader benchmark for how multi-academy trust governance and scale operate versus a smaller trust like TLT.
• Oasis Community Learning: Large national academy trust running dozens of state schools across England. Comparable to QPHS's trust-based operating model and relevant for benchmarking governance, funding and enrichment programmes.
• The Learning Trust (TLT): Multi-academy trust that governs QPHS. Operates multiple Chester-area schools and provides the strategic, financial and curriculum oversight framework within which QPHS operates.

Direct peers

• Christelton High School: Sister secondary school within The Learning Trust in the Chester area. Directly comparable in governance, funding model and student age range, and an explicit partner in shared programmes such as the Turing Programme.
• Upton-by-Chester High School: Chester-area state secondary school with Sixth Form provision. Direct competitor for catchment pupils and broadly comparable curriculum and extracurricular profile.
• Chester International School: Secondary provider in Chester catering to both local and international students. Overlaps with QPHS in the Chester secondary market, particularly at post-16.
• Blacon High School: State-funded secondary school serving a Chester neighbourhood. Competes with QPHS for pupils within the wider Chester catchment and operates a similar KS3-KS5 model with a sixth form.
• King's School Chester: Long-established independent school in Chester offering secondary education. Alternative to QPHS for Chester families able to pay fees, with overlapping extracurricular and sixth-form positioning.
• The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School: Faith-based secondary school in Chester offering KS3-KS5 including a sixth form. Targets overlapping Chester families choosing between state and faith-based secondary education.
• Queen's School Chester: Independent private school in Chester covering ages 3-18. Competes for fee-paying Chester families who might otherwise choose QPHS or other state options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qphschester
• Facebookfacebook.com/QPHS-Chester-981406438573756
• Instagraminstagram.com/qphschester
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queens-park-high-school

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