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Uplands Junior School
Finchfield Road West, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8BA, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.0 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
382
Capacity
384
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school serves 382 students and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it outperforms 55% of schools, suggesting a solid community reputation. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.5%
Asian Indian30.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Asian Other3.4%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Caribbean1.8%
White Other1.6%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.57903, -2.16710 · WV3 8BA
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN104332
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Uplands Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Uplands Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2012.
Is Uplands Junior School a good school?
Uplands Junior School scores 55.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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