The Hammond vs Upton-by-Chester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 961 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Hammond
Chester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
253 students
Upton-by-Chester High School
Chester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,728 students
| Measure | The Hammond Chester, North West | Upton-by-Chester High School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 536 | #144 of 536 |
| National rank | #3522 of 4,090 | #1245 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 253 | 1,728 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 1,728 |
| Free school meals | – | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.0 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.3% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.55 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | 34.5 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thehammondschool.co.uk | www.uptonhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Upton-by-Chester High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 20.2).
- •Upton-by-Chester High School is the larger school with 1,728 students compared with 253.
- •The Hammond is a independent school while Upton-by-Chester High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Hammond better than Upton-by-Chester High School?
On the Success Index (England), Upton-by-Chester High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 20.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Hammond and Upton-by-Chester High School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Hammond: 253. Upton-by-Chester High School: 1,728. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Hammond and Upton-by-Chester High School rank in North West?
The Hammond is 432nd of 536 and Upton-by-Chester High School is 144th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).