Compare St John Plessington Catholic College and Upton Hall School FCJ and Wirral Grammar School for Girls

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St John Plessington Catholic College (Secondary) in Wirral; Upton Hall School FCJ (Secondary) in Wirral; Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Secondary) in Wirral — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St John Plessington Catholic College, Upton Hall School FCJ and Wirral Grammar School for Girls. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Wirral, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Upton Hall School FCJ), published Sep 2022. The lowest is 2 (St John Plessington Catholic College), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all within the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	St John Plessington Catholic College CH63 7LF	Upton Hall School FCJ CH49 6LJ	Wirral Grammar School for Girls CH63 3AF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Wirral Merseyside CH63 7LF	Wirral Merseyside CH49 6LJ	Wirral Merseyside CH63 3AF
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Jan 2023	1 21 Sep 2022	1 30 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1800	1000	1207
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust	Wirral (344)	Wirral (344)
Website	www.stjohnplessington.com	www.uptonhallschool.co.uk	www.wirralgirls.co.uk
Telephone	01516455049	01516777696	01516448282
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St John Plessington Catholic College

CH63 7LF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wirral
Merseyside
CH63 7LF
Ofsted: 2 16 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.stjohnplessington.com
Telephone: 01516455049

Upton Hall School FCJ

CH49 6LJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wirral
Merseyside
CH49 6LJ
Ofsted: 1 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.uptonhallschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01516777696

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

CH63 3AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wirral
Merseyside
CH63 3AF
Ofsted: 1 30 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wirral (344)
Website: www.wirralgirls.co.uk
Telephone: 01516448282

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.