Secondary
Ofsted Good
Below 3★ from 9 reviews — extra due diligence recommended.
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About Upton-by-Chester High School
Upton-by-Chester High School is a secondary school located in Chester, United Kingdom, known for its commitment to providing a high-quality education. The school offers a broad curriculum that includes a wide range of subjects, catering to the diverse interests and abilities of its students. With a focus on academic excellence, the school encourages students to achieve their full potential through a supportive and challenging environment. The school boasts modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, science laboratories, and sports facilities, which enhance the learning experience. Upton-by-Chester High School has a reputation for fostering a strong sense of community and promoting extracurricular activities, allowing students to develop their talents beyond the classroom. The school's ethos emphasizes respect, responsibility, and resilience, preparing students for future challenges.
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Key Facts
Students
1,200
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
2.3
Teaching Quality
2.6
Communication
2.3
Student Wellbeing
2.1
Facilities
2.4
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 229 responses • 13.1% response rate
My child is happy at this school
89.1% positive
10.1% negative
My child feels safe at this school
91.3% positive
6.6% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
88.7% positive
8.7% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
90.4% positive
6.6% negative
My child does well at this school
86.9% positive
9.6% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 229 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
103.1
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
52.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.36
Progress 8
Above average
56.6%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
73.3%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
22.1% entered EBacc
19.9% achieved EBacc
281 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
Reviews 9
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Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Oct 4, 2025
1.0
"School"
I hope every teacher and staff in this school burns in hell
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Oct 4, 2025
1.0
"This School sucks!"
This disgusting school has 1 thing in mind, ruining your life. The teachers act like they have the right to bully you. They constantly give you detentions and the lessons are awful. Don't go here
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Oct 4, 2025
1.0
"Awful School"
Awful school, teachers treat students like dogs, you get a detention every 2 weeks. Would not recommend
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 12, 2025
3.0
"Average"
The school is good overall the teachers are caring while some are not especially the PE Teachers who expect every thing done on time without acknowledging our feelings and the one way system makes it even more ridiculous plus when your upstairs you have to go the long way Which is why It's not a five stars it's an average school but could bring more food and not be so strict on the one way system
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Aug 25, 2024
1.0
"Please don't send kids here."
Horrific school. Once had my grandparents house have stones thrown at the windows by people in this school as well as rotten food thrown at my old house. If you are happy with your child becoming a horrible excuse for a human being then I'm sure you'll love this school.
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 24, 2024
5.0
"Great school :)"
The teachers were really helpful with school work and supporting you with exams as they give you plenty of revision. The students are hit and miss but it is easy to find your friends within the diverse student base which encourages the creativity and inclusive of the school. Teachers were always to greet you in and help you throughout the school day- Lovely school :)
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jul 9, 2023
1.0
"Really don’t recommend"
This school only cares about grades and homework and ignores the mental health of students. It’s full of bullies that like to shout slurs at gay and foreign people and teachers let them do it. This school made me fear going to school every morning to the point where I would make myself sick with pills so I wouldn’t have to and teachers, again ,did nothing to help me. I wouldn’t recommend this school to anyone.
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
2/5
Communication
2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 11, 2023
3.0
"Upton-by-Chester High School"
It's not amazing, but it's also not awful.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 27, 2021
4.0
"Kinda Meh"
Surprisingly adequate.
The new chairs in the science labs suck
The new chairs in the science labs suck
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
2/5
Facilities
4/5
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