Welcome to the Upton Court Grammar School website!
At the forefront of education for more than a century, Upton Court Grammar School successfully blends tradition with a forward-thinking, internationally-minded educational philosophy that truly meets the needs of young people venturing into adulthood in an increasingly complex world.
Our Mission Statement is Upton Court Grammar School ensured all students fulfilled their academic and personal aspirations and thrived as successful and engaged citizens.
We believe achieving academic qualifications is important but also look to develop personal qualities like leadership and teamwork, determination and flexibility, respect and consideration, confidence and self-belief. At UCGS, we support students to achieve an extremely high level academically whilst allowing them to develop as a whole person through nurturing and valuing these non-academic skills. As a selective school, we provide academic young people from all backgrounds with the means to compete in the challenging future labour market and become principled and active citizens.
Education at Upton Court Grammar School is about inspirational teachers and aspirational pupils based firmly on high expectations and our behaviours at school are values-driven. Our core UCGS values of Unity, Curiosity, Growth and Service serve as an internal barometer for staff and students when making decisions and choices. Our core values can be seen in our culture, our routines, our behaviours and our relationships. We expect nothing but the best from our students who continue to reward our trust with excellent examination results, sought after university offers and exceptional levels of participation in extracurricular and enrichment activities. Our results speak for themselves and have been validated by an Ofsted inspection grading of Outstanding in every category.
Upton Court is a successful school community built on a strong culture and curriculum which takes into account the richness and diversity brought in by all members of our community. As a world class school we take our commitment to the wider community very seriously and expect our parents to be active participants. I know I can count on every single member of the school community’s support to fulfil one simple aim:
Ad astra (reach for the stars)
If you share this vision and want your child to be part of it, I look forward to working with you.
Mr O King
Headteacher
Upton Court Grammar School
Founded 1912