Upton-by-Chester High School

School Name: Upton-by-Chester High School
Address: St James Avenue, Upton-by-Chester
Town/City: Chester
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH2 1NN
Telephone Number: 01244 259800
Website: http://www.uptonhigh.co.uk

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Headteacher: Mr Lee Cummins
Capacity: 1670
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1728 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16%

URN: 111422
DfE Number: 896/4153
UKPRN: 10007183
UPRN: 100012568481
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester North and Neston (E14001163)
Electoral Ward: Upton (E05012242)

Easting & Northing: 341987E, 368929N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 12' 53.56" N 2° 52' 12.24" W
Plus Code: 9C5V647H+XX

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