The James Oglethorpe Primary School is a primary school in Upminster, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The James Oglethorpe Primary School currently has around 396 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, RM14 3NB |
| Website: | http://www.jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01708225202 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Havering |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Joseph Fielder |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102268 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 396 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 177 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.30% | 298 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 15 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 3.50% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 11 |
| Chinese | 2.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 7 |
| African | 1.50% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster Junior School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | - not rated | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Mead School Marlborough Gardens , RM14 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Preparatory School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.