Upton-by-Chester High School Catchment Area
Upton-by-Chester High School is a foundation secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1752 pupils, and a capacity of 1670 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,752
Pupils
1,670
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Upton-by-Chester High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Upton-by-Chester High School are allocated by Cheshire West and Chester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire West and Chester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire West and Chester catchment area documents →Upton-by-Chester High School — School Information
- Full address
- St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester, Chester, CH2 1NN
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111422
Other Secondary Schools in Chester
If Upton-by-Chester High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chester are the next closest alternatives.
Blacon High School, A Specialist Sports College Catchment Area
Foundation school · CH1 5JH
The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH3 5XF
Christleton High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH3 7AD
The Catholic High School, Chester Catchment Area
Academy converter · CH4 7HS
Queen's Park High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CH4 7AE
Chester International School Catchment Area
Studio schools · CH4 7AE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Upton-by-Chester High School
Is Upton-by-Chester High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Upton-by-Chester High School currently has 1752 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1670 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Upton-by-Chester High School? ▾
Admission to Upton-by-Chester High School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Upton-by-Chester High School cover? ▾
Upton-by-Chester High School is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Upton-by-Chester High School? ▾
Upton-by-Chester High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.