How many pupils does Upton Junior School have?

Upton Junior School has 356 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Upton Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Upton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).

How does Upton Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Upton Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Upton Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Upton Junior School is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Upton Junior School?

Upton Junior School is located at St Martin's Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ.

Upton Junior School

St Martin's Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ

Good

Inspected 22 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

356

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Upton Junior School

Upton Junior School is an academy converter in Poole, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 356 pupils on roll. It is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 356 / 384 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

27.1%

Free school meals

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

15.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

13.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

16.1

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

22.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -6.3 vs 2023/24

13.2

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£45,774

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,692 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,893

Spend per pupil

£6,017

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

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: St Martin's Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ
Phone: 01202622649
Headteacher: Duncan Churchill
Website: http://www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Upton Junior School?: Upton Junior School is an academy converter in Poole, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Upton Junior School have?: Upton Junior School has 356 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Upton Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Upton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).
How does Upton Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Upton Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Upton Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Upton Junior School is part of HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Upton Junior School?: Upton Junior School is located at St Martin's Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ.

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