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Upton Hall School FCJ
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- Wirral CH49 6LJ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students excel due to a rich, ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in an exemplary manner.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers draw on innovative research.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel privileged to work here.
Opportunities for Involvement: Various extracurricular activities involve parents.
Communication: School ensures parents stay informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents unanimously agree pupils are well-behaved.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are swift to address any bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders design vibrant and varied curriculums.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff act swiftly on safety concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Support for pupils' well-being is prioritized.
Extracurricular Offerings: Numerous enrichment activities linked to curriculum.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities complement students' learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities include a school orchard.
Career Counselling Services: Exceptional careers program from Years 7 to 13.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students secure places on competitive university courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND support is matched to individual needs; they achieve very well.
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Upton Hall School FCJ is a top rated, Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1009 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 93% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Greetings from our Sixth Form.
The Sixth Form Leadership Team is extremely proud of the vibrant and forward-thinking Sixth Form, which provides a wide range of topics and top-notch individualised student support to ensure that every student reaches their potential.
Additional academic, spiritual, and extracurricular activities round out our strong academic programme.
While the majority of our students enrol in universities, we take pleasure in the considerable support we provide to those who would choose to pursue career paths other than academia. Our students consistently land the finest school leaver programmes and apprenticeships in the North West and beyond.
Personalised work experience options are geared to meet career objectives, and individual career guidance is given throughout the Sixth Form.
We invite representatives from universities and the business sector to speak to our students each week in order to provide them deep insights into both the business and academic worlds.
With a range of activities planned for after school and at lunch, the social life in the sixth form is interesting and varied.
Trips abroad, volunteer work, debate, taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and the Sports Leaders Award Scheme, orchestra, and chorus are just a few of the activities that our sixth-form students are now involved in.
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The Sixth Form Leadership Team is extremely proud of the vibrant and forward-thinking Sixth Form, which provides a wide range of topics and top-notch individualised student support to ensure that every student reaches their potential.
Additional academic, spiritual, and extracurricular activities round out our strong academic programme.
While the majority of our students enrol in universities, we take pleasure in the considerable support we provide to those who would choose to pursue career paths other than academia. Our students consistently land the finest school leaver programmes and apprenticeships in the North West and beyond.
Personalised work experience options are geared to meet career objectives, and individual career guidance is given throughout the Sixth Form.
We invite representatives from universities and the business sector to speak to our students each week in order to provide them deep insights into both the business and academic worlds.
With a range of activities planned for after school and at lunch, the social life in the sixth form is interesting and varied.
Trips abroad, volunteer work, debate, taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and the Sports Leaders Award Scheme, orchestra, and chorus are just a few of the activities that our sixth-form students are now involved in.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 93% | 48% | 79% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.90% | - | 14.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 32.93% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 47.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 35.18% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 67% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 83% | 21.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.38 | 3.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 86.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 23.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 35.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 13.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 34.07% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 47.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 35.59% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 74% | 17.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 89% | 23.69% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.57 | 3.28 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 86.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 19.96% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 40.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 13.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.15% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 5 | 32.89% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 4 | 47.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 32.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% 17 | 15.32% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% 7 | 22% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.14 | 3.21 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 82.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 31.21% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 39.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.75% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.88 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 4 | 34.69% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 2 | 51.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 36.04% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 70% 4 | 17.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 82% 13 | 25.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.56 | 3.48 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 71.42% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 12.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 39.46% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 10.88% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.29% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.46% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.91 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 33.31% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 48.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 66% | 20.88% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 23.73% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 49.04% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 16.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 86% | 40.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 10.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.29% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.79% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.1 | 28.29 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.59 | 26.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.90% | 11.09% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 158 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.71% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 20.29% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.47% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.31 | 31.74 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.99 | 30.42 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.4% | 16.19% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 86 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 61.82% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 18% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.59% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.33 1 | 28.69 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.51 | 29.35 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 13.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 111 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 60.13% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.44% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 19.19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.21 2 | 28.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.76 1 | 28.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.0% | 12.51% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 19.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.94% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 14.75% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.44% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.33 | 26.15 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.7 | 29.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 12.4% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 16.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.53% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.73% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.8% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Upton Hall School FCJ
Local authority ratio 18 : 1