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Upton-by-Chester High School

Foundation school · Chester · CH2 1NN

Ages 11–18 · 1,728 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

52.3

Overall absence

6.2%

Admissions demand

0.98 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-03-31

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.36
−20+2
Attainment 852.3
English & maths grade 5+57%
English & maths grade 4+73%
EBacc entry22%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.6%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,454

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.98 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

292

Places offered

299

1st-preference offers

284

Total preferences (any rank)
643
Preferred offers (top 3)
299
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

1,728 pupils · 1,670 places

Pupils on roll
1,728
Boys / girls
876 / 852
School capacity
1,670
Capacity fill
1,728 / 1,670 (103%)
Free school meals
16%
FSM pupils
229
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Lee Cummins

Location

Address
St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester
Postcode
CH2 1NN
Town
Chester
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Chester North and Neston
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, 1,728 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16%.

Open schools in Chester
60
Secondary schools in Chester
7
Academies among open schools in Chester
33% (20)
Open schools in CH2
16
Secondary in CH2
1
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Secondary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChesterNear CH2

  • Chester International School

    Ofsted: Good

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Chester · CH4 7AE · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 14–19

    • Att834.9
    • P8-1.2
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence13.8%

    2.0 miles away

  • Queen's Park High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Chester · CH4 7AE · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.5
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence9.7%

    2.2 miles away

  • Christleton High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chester · CH3 7AD · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–18

    • Att853.6
    • P80.3
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence6.9%

    2.6 miles away

  • The Catholic High School, Chester

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chester · CH4 7HS · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.3
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence8.2%

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Lee Cummins
Telephone
01244259800
Website
http://www.uptonhigh.co.uk

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