Upwood Primary Academy

About Upwood Primary Academy

Upwood Primary Academy is an academy converter in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 200 pupils on roll. It is part of THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

200 / 210 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Ramsey Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2QA

Phone

01487813510

Headteacher

Benjamin Wilson

Website

www.upa.education

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Upwood Primary Academy?

Upwood Primary Academy is an academy converter in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Upwood Primary Academy have?

Upwood Primary Academy has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Upwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Upwood Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).

How does Upwood Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

45% of pupils at Upwood Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Upwood Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Upwood Primary Academy is part of THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Upwood Primary Academy?

Upwood Primary Academy is located at Ramsey Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2QA.