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Upton Hall School FCJ

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Upton Hall School FCJ

Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LJ

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Girls
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,011
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.6%
Attainment 8
65.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Wirral grammars use the GL Assessment test arranged through the LA. Check the registration deadline with the council.

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
65.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
46.1%
Basics 9-5
88.3%

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
96.8%
EBacc APS
6.29
EBacc 9-5
61.0%
EBacc 9-4
78.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
37.91
A*-A Grades
28.1%
A*-B Grades
63.7%
AAB+ %
17.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 112 students entered

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About Upton Hall School FCJ

Upton Hall School FCJ is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.6. The school has around 1,011 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LJ | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Upton Hall School FCJ, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022Outstanding
  2. Oct 2006Outstanding (predecessor: Upton Hall School FCJ)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Upton Hall School FCJ

What is Upton Hall School FCJ's Ofsted rating?
Upton Hall School FCJ received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Upton Hall School FCJ's latest exam results?
Upton Hall School FCJ: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Upton Hall School FCJ located?
Upton Hall School FCJ is a secondary school in Wirral, Wirral (CH49 6LJ).
How many pupils attend Upton Hall School FCJ?
Upton Hall School FCJ has around 1,011 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Upton Hall School FCJ with other schools?
View Upton Hall School FCJ's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wirral.