Located in Bexley, Upton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Upton Primary School currently has around 452 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.1% boys and 54.9% girls. Around 5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 9 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Iris Avenue, Bexley, DA5 1HH |
| Website: | www.upton.bexley.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083037266 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs April Robinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101413 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/07/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 455 |
| Number of Pupils: | 452 |
| Number of Boys: | 204 |
| Number of Girls: | 248 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.10% | 285 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 36 |
| Other Asian | 6.40% | 29 |
| Indian | 6.40% | 29 |
| African | 2.90% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School Iris Avenue , DA5 1HH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Junior School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Infant School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Primary School Dorchester Avenue , DA5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townley Grammar School Townley Road , DA6 7AB | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Townley Grammar School for Girls Townley Road , DA6 7AB | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beths Grammar School Hartford Road , DA5 1NE | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lift Bexleyheath Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrooke School South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park , Burnt Oak Lane DA15 9DF | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough School Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.