What did Ofsted judge Upton Hall School FCJ's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Upton Hall School FCJ's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Upton Hall School FCJ?

Upton Hall School FCJ has 1,004 pupils on roll.

What ages does Upton Hall School FCJ take?

Upton Hall School FCJ admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Upton Hall School FCJ located?

Upton Hall School FCJ is located in Wirral, CH49 6LJ, Wirral.

How do I apply to Upton Hall School FCJ?

Upton Hall School FCJ is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Upton Hall School FCJ have a religious character?

Yes — Upton Hall School FCJ has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Upton Hall School FCJ?

When Upton Hall School FCJ has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have be… — Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care as a result of being adopted (or who became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church) who are eligible for targeted free school meals at the time of application; 3. Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 156 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Upton Hall School FCJ?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.1% of pupils at Upton Hall School FCJ are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Upton Hall School FCJ

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have be… — Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care as a result of being adopted (or who became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order).
2Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church) who are eligible for targeted free school meals at the time of application.
3Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church).
4Children of school staff where the member of staff has been employed by the school for two or more years.
5Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic ed… — Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic education and who are eligible for targeted free school meals at the time of application.
6Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic ed… — Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic education.

places will be offered strictly in accordance with the In the event of oversubscription in any of the above categories, places will be allocated in order of merit based on the score in the examination. If there are several candidates with the same total score (i.e. have the same examination ranking), priority will be given to those girls whose homes are nearest the school (see note ‘c’).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Upton Hall School FCJ: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Upton Hall School FCJ's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Upton Hall School FCJ's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Upton Hall School FCJ?: Upton Hall School FCJ has 1,004 pupils on roll.
What ages does Upton Hall School FCJ take?: Upton Hall School FCJ admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Upton Hall School FCJ located?: Upton Hall School FCJ is located in Wirral, CH49 6LJ, Wirral.
How do I apply to Upton Hall School FCJ?: Upton Hall School FCJ is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Upton Hall School FCJ have a religious character?: Yes — Upton Hall School FCJ has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Upton Hall School FCJ?: When Upton Hall School FCJ has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have be… — Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care as a result of being adopted (or who became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church) who are eligible for targeted free school meals at the time of application; 3. Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 156 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Upton Hall School FCJ?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.1% of pupils at Upton Hall School FCJ are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places were offered at Upton Hall School FCJ, year by year →

How places are decided at Upton Hall School FCJ

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have be… — Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care as a result of being adopted (or who became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order).
2Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church) who are eligible for targeted free school meals at the time of application.
3Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church).
4Children of school staff where the member of staff has been employed by the school for two or more years.
5Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic ed… — Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic education and who are eligible for targeted free school meals at the time of application.
6Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic ed… — Girls, who have not been baptised into the Roman Catholic Church, whose parents wish them to have a Roman Catholic education.

Upton Hall School FCJ: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Upton Hall School FCJ's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Upton Hall School FCJ's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Upton Hall School FCJ?: Upton Hall School FCJ has 1,004 pupils on roll.
What ages does Upton Hall School FCJ take?: Upton Hall School FCJ admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Upton Hall School FCJ located?: Upton Hall School FCJ is located in Wirral, CH49 6LJ, Wirral.
How do I apply to Upton Hall School FCJ?: Upton Hall School FCJ is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Upton Hall School FCJ have a religious character?: Yes — Upton Hall School FCJ has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Upton Hall School FCJ?: When Upton Hall School FCJ has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have be… — Applicants who are looked after, previously looked after and those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care as a result of being adopted (or who became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order); 2. Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church) who are eligible for targeted free school meals at the time of application; 3. Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subse… — Baptised Roman Catholic girls (including any girl who was baptised a Christian and can demonstrate that she has subsequently been admitted to the Roman Catholic Church), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 156 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Upton Hall School FCJ?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.1% of pupils at Upton Hall School FCJ are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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