Upton Hall School FCJ
Wirral, Merseyside, North West · CH49 6LJ
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.
1,011
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
156
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,011
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.8
- Location
- Wirral, Merseyside, North West
- Website
- http://www.uptonhallschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Wirral Admissions Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 156
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
15 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
65.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
88%
National average 47%
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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.37%
- EHC plans
- 0.2%
- English as additional language
- 3.6%
- Free school meals
- 9.6%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 June 2022
The last word
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
Where is Upton Hall School FCJ located?
Upton Hall School FCJ is located at Upton, Wirral, CH49 6LJ.
What type of school is Upton Hall School FCJ?
Upton Hall School FCJ is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does Upton Hall School FCJ test in the 11+?
Upton Hall School FCJ tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Upton Hall School FCJ use for the 11+?
Upton Hall School FCJ's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Upton Hall School FCJ 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Upton Hall School FCJ 11+ exam is on 15 September 2026.
How do I apply to Upton Hall School FCJ?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Upton Hall School FCJ 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Upton Hall School FCJ releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Upton Hall School FCJ belong to?
Upton Hall School FCJ is part of the Wirral Admissions Test consortium.
How many places does Upton Hall School FCJ offer?
Upton Hall School FCJ has a published admission number of 156 places.
How many pupils attend Upton Hall School FCJ?
Upton Hall School FCJ has approximately 1,011 pupils on roll.
What is Upton Hall School FCJ's Ofsted rating?
Upton Hall School FCJ was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 28 June 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.