Upton-by-Chester High School

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–181,752 pupils

St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, CH2 1NNWebsite01244259800

Inspected1,752 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,752

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,752

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,752 / 1,670 (105%)

Head Teacher

Mr Lee Cummins

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 48.8

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

6.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.5%vs 6.5% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence14.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support15.0%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health100 pupils (32%)

Specific Learning Difficulty54 pupils (17%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty50 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder47 pupils (15%)

Speech, Language & Communication21 pupils (7%)

Not Assessed13 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment9 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment9 pupils (3%)

Other8 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)98

Teaching assistants (FTE)25

Support staff (FTE)59

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,752

Free school meals15.0%

English as additional language8.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British79.9%

White Other5.9%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Bangladeshi2.0%

Mixed Other1.8%

Indian1.2%

Other1.1%

Asian Other1.1%

Black African1.1%

Unclassified1.0%

Chinese0.6%

Pakistani0.6%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Black Other0.2%

White Irish0.1%

Traveller Irish0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

229 responses

Safe★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Informed80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2024

Leavers' Destinations

87.0%

to education

Sixth Form57.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET5.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£6,840

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,760 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,853

Support staff£907

Premises£265

Energy£175

Learning resources£417

Income per pupil£6,804

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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