Upton Hall School FCJ

URN: 137929 • Wirral CH49 6LJ

Overview

Name
Upton Hall School FCJ
URN
137929
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Selective
Trust
UPTON HALL SCHOOL FCJ
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
78.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrea Gaunt (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01516777696
Website
Visit
Address
Upton, Wirral CH49 6LJ

Summary

Upton Hall School FCJ is a girls' secondary academy located in Wirral, established in 1849 by the FCJ Sisters, founded by Marie Madeleine. The school is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to develop young women into responsible citizens who contribute positively to society. The ethos promotes dignity, self-esteem, and a commitment to social justice, reflecting its mission to provide a holistic education grounded in moral purpose.

The curriculum at Upton Hall is designed to foster academic excellence and independent learning. Students engage in a broad range of subjects, with a strong emphasis on languages and the arts, alongside traditional academic disciplines. The school is dedicated to maintaining high teaching standards to ensure that pupils consistently achieve outstanding results.

With a current enrolment of 1,011 students, Upton Hall School offers a supportive community that values its rich history while looking forward to future improvements. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a nurturing environment where each student can thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Wirral
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
UPTON HALL SCHOOL FCJ
Capacity
1000
Pupils
1011
Boys
4
Girls
1007
FSM %
9.60
Open date
2012-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1011 4 1007 1000 9.60
2024-09-11 1009 7 1002 1000 8.50
2023-09-11 988 1 987 1000 5.60
2022-09-11 988 1 987 1000 5.60
2021-09-11 991 0 991 1000 5.50
2020-09-11 980 0 980 1000 5.10

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