Explore other schools in this area
See every school around EN9 3PX on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Upshire Primary Foundation School
Upshire Road, Upshire, WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex, EN9 3PX, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this primary school demonstrates a strong level of community support. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and student achievement in key stage 2 shows that only 37% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which is below the national average. While the school is in the top 94% for expected outcomes compared to the UK, there is significant room for growth in helping students reach higher standards.
Explore this location
Start from postcode EN9 3PX — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Upshire Primary Foundation School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
School responds to concerns
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
White Other14.1%
Mixed Other4.4%
Black Caribbean3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
Loading map…
51.68970, 0.03531 · EN9 3PX
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115310
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.upshireprimaryschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Upshire Primary Foundation School rated by Ofsted?
Upshire Primary Foundation School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Upshire Primary Foundation School a good school?
Upshire Primary Foundation School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Upshire Primary Foundation School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Upshire Primary Foundation School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
What are the best schools near EN9 3PX?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near EN9 3PX with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.