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Upton-by-Chester High School
St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,752
Capacity
1,670
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 93%, this secondary school demonstrates a supportive environment for students. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.8 places it in the top 35% nationally, while 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 36%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.8 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 126 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (229 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child feels safe
91%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.9%
White Other5.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.21424, -2.87019 · CH2 1NN
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111422
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.uptonhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Upton-by-Chester High School rated by Ofsted?
Upton-by-Chester High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2015.
Is Upton-by-Chester High School a good school?
Upton-by-Chester High School scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Upton-by-Chester High School?
Based on 229 Ofsted Parent View responses, Upton-by-Chester High School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Upton-by-Chester High School in GCSEs?
Upton-by-Chester High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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