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Upton Junior School
St Martin's Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.3 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
356
Capacity
384
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 47% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 86% nationally. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 2%. The school serves a community of 356 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 16% of schools, suggesting there are areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black African1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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50.73681, -2.03773 · BH16 5NQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN146490
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Upton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Upton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is Upton Junior School a good school?
Upton Junior School scores 16.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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