Upton Hall School FCJ
School summary
A Roman Catholic grammar school for girls, Upton Hall School FCJ carries an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education through to its sixth form. Set in Wirral, it is a large school of just over 1,000 pupils, placing it slightly above its stated capacity of 1,000. Entry at 11 is selective, assessed through the Wirral Admissions Test consortium, and the school draws families looking for an academic, faith-based education for their daughters.
How hard is it to get in?
Competitive · 2 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand exceeds the 156 Year 7 places in most years, though less sharply than at the most oversubscribed schools.
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Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
65.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
88%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 June 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit well clear of national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 of 65.6 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 88% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 16.8 and Outstanding ratings for both quality of education and the sixth form, the school combines high expectations with consistent delivery. Around 11% of pupils receive SEN support, indicating provision for a range of learning needs alongside the academic pace.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 11.37%
- EHC plans
- 0.2%
- English as additional language
- 3.6%
- Free school meals
- 9.6%
Schools nearby
St Anselm's College
Prenton, North West
Calday Grange Grammar School
Wirral, North West
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral, North West
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral, North West
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral, North West
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool, North West
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A high-performing Catholic girls' grammar with Outstanding marks across the board, suited to academically able pupils who will thrive in a structured, faith-centred setting.
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Upton Hall School FCJ 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.