Upton-by-Chester High School

Upton-by-Chester High School is a coeducational state high school located in the United Kingdom. It is situated on St James's Avenue in Upton. The headteacher is Mrs Dixon.HousesThe school has five houses, or Halls as they are known within the school. They have two forms from each year and take part in competitions within their hall or with the entire year or school and are awarded hall points for success.The Halls are named after five people: Muhammad Yunus (red)John Wood (yellow)Chico Mendes (green)Aung San Suu Kyi (blue)Wangari Maathai (purple)Site and facilitiesThe school is situated on St James Avenue in a residential area near the countryside. The site has six blocks: A Block, B Block, C Block, D Block, E Block and T Block.StudentsThere are approximately 1,700 students on roll, with a maximum of 280 students in each year. There are ten forms in each year who are split into two sides of the year: X Side and Y Side. In the final year, students are given the chance to become Prefects, Head Boy or Head Girl of their hall. The candidates make speeches and are elected by their hall.CurriculumThe school offers English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Religious Studies, I.T, D.T, Cooking, Textiles, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese, Art, Music and P.E through years 7-9.Offered through GCSE are English, Maths, Further Science, Additional Science, Dual Award, BTEC Science, Geography, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Media Studies - Dual Award, Media Studies - Single Award, Textiles, Product design, Graphics, Electronics, Art and Design, Music, P.E, Business Studies, Photography, Dance, Drama, Environmental Science, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Children Play Learning and Development and Health and Social Care.