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Upton Primary School
Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1JS, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.3 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
471
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. However, it's worth noting that only 47% of students achieve the expected level in these subjects, and none reach the higher standard, indicating room for growth in academic achievement. Overall, parents may appreciate the positive Ofsted assessment and the school's commitment to improvement.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2017Older 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
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53.61749, -1.27194 · WF9 1JS
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN130862
School typeCommunity school
Websiteuptonprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Upton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Upton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2017.
Is Upton Primary School a good school?
Upton Primary School scores 15.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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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