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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls (76.9)
- Calday Grange Grammar School (72.2)
- Upton Hall School FCJ (70.2)
- West Kirby Grammar School (70.2)
- Wirral Grammar School for Boys (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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