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Upton Hall School FCJ
Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LJ, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.6 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,011
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 5% nationally. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 88% securing a grade 5 or above. The school's strong emphasis on the EBacc curriculum further enhances its academic profile, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 65.6 | Top 5% 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%. | 99% | Top 3% 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%. | 88% | Top 4% 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%. | 97% | Top 2% 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%. | 79% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
Asian Indian4.4%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.38547, -3.09999 · CH49 6LJ
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN137929
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.uptonhallschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Upton Hall School FCJ rated by Ofsted?
Upton Hall School FCJ was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2022.
Is Upton Hall School FCJ a good school?
Upton Hall School FCJ scores 96.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Upton Hall School FCJ in GCSEs?
Upton Hall School FCJ achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.6. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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