Upton Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | St Martin's Road, BH16 5NQ |
| School Website | www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1202622649 |
| URN | 146490 |
School Census
| Total | 346 |
| Girls/Boys | 170/176 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.1%/50.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 87 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/02/2023 | Good |
| 18/07/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/07/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -3.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Upton Infant School
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Guest Road, , BH16 5LQ
Yarrells Preparatory School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 2-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Yarrells House, , BH16 5EU