Located in UPMINSTER, Upminster Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Upminster Junior School currently has around 362 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.8%).
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: | , UPMINSTER, RM14 3BS |
| Website: | http://www.ujs.havering.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01708227320 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Havering |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Alison Edgcombe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138944 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 362 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 179 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.80% | 267 |
| Indian | 6.10% | 22 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 9 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 4 |
| African | 1.10% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Infant School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upminster Junior School , RM14 3BS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 115 St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QB | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School St Mary's Lane , RM14 2QR | - not rated | 531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School St Mary's Lane , RM14 3HS | - not rated | 745 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 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | - not rated | 1,167 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 | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited The Walk , RM11 3TL | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oglethorpe Unit Ashvale Gardens , RM14 3NB | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Preparatory School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.