UPTON-BY-CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL in Cheshire, Chester

Education Centre Information: Upton-by-Chester High School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1664
Number of boys: 817
Number of girls: 847
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated in a residential area' on the outskirts of Chester, the school is 'easily accessible by road and public transport. In addition to the national curriculum there are 23 GCSE courses, 26 A-level and AS-level courses. The school has 'good' library provision with a full-time librarian. There are 'established and successful' teams in hockey, netball, soccer, basketball and athletics and the school also offers dance, gymnastics, badminton, squash, archery, outdoor pursuits and swimming. There is a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields and all-weather pitches. Musical 'strengths' include school bands, an orchestra, woodwind, string and jazz groups and regular concerts are held, while instrumental tuition leads to Royal School of Music examinations and there is 'regular participation' in competitions, school assemblies, presentation evenings and biennial concert tours. Extra-curricular activities include dance and drama clubs, Young Enterprise, Sainsbury Trust Education Engineering scheme, Christian Union and visiting speakers. Parental involvement is 'welcomed' at the school.