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Upton-by-Chester High School

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Upton-by-Chester High School

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

Foundation school
Pupils
1,752
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.7%
Attainment 8
48.8
Ofsted
Good
May 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.6%
Basics 9-5
42.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
35.9%
EBacc APS
4.29
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
24.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.51
A*-A Grades
21.3%
A*-B Grades
50.4%
AAB+ %
14.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 166 students entered

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About Upton-by-Chester High School

Upton-by-Chester High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. The school has around 1,752 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St James Avenue, Chester, CH2 1NN | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Upton-by-Chester High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Upton-by-Chester High School

What is Upton-by-Chester High School's Ofsted rating?
Upton-by-Chester High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Upton-by-Chester High School's latest exam results?
Upton-by-Chester High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Upton-by-Chester High School located?
Upton-by-Chester High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH2 1NN).
How many pupils attend Upton-by-Chester High School?
Upton-by-Chester High School has around 1,752 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Upton-by-Chester High School with other schools?
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