Upland Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Upland Primary School.

Bexleyheath, DA74DG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Road
Bexleyheath, DA74DG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143432
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4DG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
475
Free School Meals
8.5% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.8 (9.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
475 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working together, Learning together, achieving together"

creative responsible confident independent respectful safe kind reflective democratic tolerant

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Miss Smiles emphasising an inclusive, nurturing environment and partnership with parents to help children achieve their best.

Wraparound Care

Wrap around childcare through Little Explorers; 30-hour offer includes 8:30–11:30 and 12:30–15:15; 15-hour offer 8:30–11:30 with wraparound via Little Explorers; Self-funded Nursery places £85 per week.

Admissions Criteria

In Bexley, the Local Authority makes admissions decisions; in-year admissions are via the Local Authority; Upland will admit 60 pupils into two Reception classes each September; if oversubscribed, applicants have rights to appeal according to local authority guidelines; admissions are managed by the Local Authority with information on Admissions Policy 2026/27.

Financial Information

Nursery: Self-funded places £85 per week. 15-hour offer funded weekly; 30-hour offer available with wraparound through Little Explorers. 15-hour offer is free. Additional 15 hours purchased: £5.70 per week. Meals/Snacks: 4 days £2.75. Consumables: £5. Trips: cost varies.

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