At Upton-by-Chester High School our vision is clear and it is expressed in our school mission, 'Learning to Shape the Future'. This really does capture what is at the heart of the school.  We undertake that every learner - whatever their previous attainment - will gain the life-long enrichment and learning from the time they spend with us at Upton-by-Chester High School. Our approach is to provide the opportunities that will capture the imagination of our learners and allow them to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding to be successful academically and socially. We will provide traditional academic subjects and vocational opportunities so we can support the learning needs of all our young people. This will support our young people to shape the future as effective citizens in a global society.

Our vibrant school community is underpinned by a strong set of values, inspired by our Hall system, which guide our learners in becoming successful in the broadest sense. These values shape the daily life of the school and the character of our learners:

Resilience: Remaining flexible and adaptable when facing challenges.

Diligence: Showing careful and persistent work or effort

Inclusion: Displaying positive interactions and valuing everyone in the community.

Community: Purposefully contributing to our school and wider community.

Ambition: Demonstrating a strong drive for success.

At Upton-by-Chester High School, learners are not only learning for today, they are shaping the future, for themselves and for the world around them.