Dorset
Upton Junior School
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What the data says
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47% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- 47%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 2%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 47.0% | 2.0% | 66.0% | 63.0% | 58.0% | 105.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 57.0% | 2.0% | 79.0% | 64.0% | 75.0% | 105.0 | 103.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 55.0% | 4.0% | 75.0% | 67.0% | 63.0% | 106.0 | 102.0 |
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School information
| URN | 146490 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Duncan Churchill |
| Trust | HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BH16 5NQ |
| Latest pupils | 356 |
| FSM eligible | 25.3% |
Contact and identifiers
St Martin's Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5NQ
http://www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/View local authority page1202622649| DfE number | 2044 |
| UKPRN | 10081663 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 26 Apr 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |