Upton-by-Chester High School
Foundation secondary school in Chester (Cheshire West and Chester).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a vibrant, happy and very successful school. Our well-qualified, committed staff want to make a difference to the lives of our young people and will do all they can to ensure that every individual receives the very best educational experience. I warmly invite you to visit us, to see for yourself what makes Upton-by-Chester High School such an exceptional place to learn.
I have really enjoyed my time at Upton, it has been filled with interesting lessons that I feel I have learnt lots in. The extra-curricular activities are varied, and I enjoy being part of the band as it allows me to play my instrument (flute) with other talented musicians.
I am involved in the school council which gives an insight into how the school is run; I feel privileged to be part of the student voice. The trips I have had the opportunity to go on have been amazing and provided me with a chance to see people in a different light.
We have been to PGL Boreatton and tried new activities and I recently enjoyed a performance of Romeo and Juliet organized by the English Department.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Band
- Cricket
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Photography
- Stem
- Textiles
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Quality in CareersRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 111422
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Curtis | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Julie Minion Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kate Doyle Doyle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Claire Williams Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Neal | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Lloyd | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 | |
| Mr George Mottram | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Lee Cummins | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alison Blaxall | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Chapman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Curtis | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Fryett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rachel Bryson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr David Rowlands | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Helen Nellist | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Ivison Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record