Upton-by-Chester High School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Chester, CH2 1NN
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 30% in England
9 of 20 in Cheshire West and Chester
Pupils
1,728
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 52.3 | 48.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 57% | 43% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 58% | 56% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.40 | 0.36 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 28% in England
- Chester International School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Queen's Park High School · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 48% in England
- The Catholic High School, Chester · 2.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 42% in England
- Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College · 2.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 5% in England
- Christleton High School · 2.7 mi · Good · Top 15% in England
Best secondary schools in Chester · Best secondary schools in Cheshire
The neighbourhood
Upton-by-Chester High School is in Upton East (typical home £284,000, crime average).
What is Upton-by-Chester High School's Ofsted rating?
Upton-by-Chester High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Upton-by-Chester High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Upton-by-Chester High School is in the top 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.