Upton Hall School FCJ
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Upton Wirral Merseyside CH49 6LJ |
| Phone | 01516777696 |
| Reference Number | 137929 |
Upton Hall School FCJ has demonstrated outstanding performance across all aspects of its educational provision in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school has cultivated an environment conducive to success, where both pupils and sixth-form students are encouraged to excel academically and personally. Leaders and staff have implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports exceptional achievement while fostering pupils' aspirations and self-belief. The school effectively addresses the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive tailored support to thrive within the educational framework.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1011 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 0.4%
Girls: 99.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 162 | 162 |
| 8 | Unknown | 161 | 161 |
| 9 | Unknown | 160 | 160 |
| 10 | Unknown | 148 | 148 |
| 11 | Unknown | 154 | 154 |
| 12 | 2 | 119 | 121 |
| 13 | 2 | 103 | 105 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Upton Hall School FCJ | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all year groups
- Highly ambitious leadership with clear expectations for all pupils
- Meticulously planned and broad curriculum
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-being
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND
- High levels of pupil engagement in both academics and extracurricular activities
- Robust careers advice and guidance preparing students for the future
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 65.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 88.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 97.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.9 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.48 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 131 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 41 | 22 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 6LL |
0.09 miles |
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Overchurch Junior School
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0.33 miles |
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Overchurch Infant School
Moreton Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4NS |
0.33 miles |
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Hayfield School
Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4LN |
0.46 miles |
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Glebe Hey Road, Woodchurch, Merseyside, CH49 8HE |
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0.94 miles |
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1 miles |
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1.02 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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1.21 miles |
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