Upton Hall School FCJ
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Grammar SchoolMerseyside, North West8 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

16.8:1

Healthy

School Size

1,011 pupils

About Upton Hall School FCJ

Upton Hall School FCJ is a Catholic girls' grammar school on the Wirral where pupils are inspired to aim high and develop genuine self-belief. The school offers an exceptionally ambitious curriculum, with many students studying three modern foreign languages, and there's a strong culture of reading for pleasure woven throughout school life. Pupils here are known for their mature, courteous manner and real appetite for learning, supported by teachers who are experts in their subjects. The school places equal emphasis on personal development and academic excellence, with thoughtful programmes covering careers guidance, cultural awareness, and preparation for life beyond the school gates.

Subjects Tested

MathsVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,011

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 28/06/2022

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

65.6

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

88.3%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,011 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1Healthy
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Consortium
Wirral

Student Demographics

9.6%

Free School Meals

3.6%

English as Additional Language

0.2%

EHCP

11.37%

SEN Support

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