Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College
Address: Melbourne Road, Blacon
Town/City: Chester
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH1 5JH
Country: 100012824815
Telephone Number: 01244 371475
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Blacon High School Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Hudson
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 682 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.7%

Location and administration

URN: 111396
DfE Number: 896/4006
UKPRN: 10015001
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: City of Chester (E14000640)
Electoral Ward: Blacon (E05012209)

Easting & Northing: 337641E, 367814N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 12' 15.7" N 2° 56' 5.71" W
Plus Code: 9C5V6338+P2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Andy Brown - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Mrs Lauryn Gibson-Tipping - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Giles - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 June 2025.
  • Mrs Carena Graham-Benson - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Ms Amy Hollis-Iles - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Mr Paul Makinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Una Meehan - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2025.
  • Mr Nigel Pell-Ilderton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Nigel Pell-Ilderton - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 June 2025.
  • Mr Peter Wilks - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2012 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2024.