Upton Junior School
URN: 113681 • Poole BH16 5NQ
Overview
- Name
- Upton Junior School
- URN
- 113681
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andy Gould (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St Martin's Road, Poole BH16 5NQ
Summary
Upton Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Poole, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 374 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 384. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where children, staff, parents, and the wider community work together to enhance the educational experience. Upton Junior School aims to instill a love for learning, encouraging students to develop independence, responsibility, and essential skills for the future.
The curriculum at Upton Junior School is designed to be engaging and stimulating, focusing on making learning enjoyable. The school prioritises inclusivity and offers support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to ensure that all pupils can thrive. Additionally, Upton Junior School actively promotes values that prepare students for life in modern Britain, fostering well-rounded citizens.
With a significant percentage of pupils (20.90%) eligible for free school meals, Upton Junior School is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school values the partnership between parents and educators, recognising that collaboration is key to achieving the best outcomes for children.
The curriculum at Upton Junior School is designed to be engaging and stimulating, focusing on making learning enjoyable. The school prioritises inclusivity and offers support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to ensure that all pupils can thrive. Additionally, Upton Junior School actively promotes values that prepare students for life in modern Britain, fostering well-rounded citizens.
With a significant percentage of pupils (20.90%) eligible for free school meals, Upton Junior School is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its student body. The school values the partnership between parents and educators, recognising that collaboration is key to achieving the best outcomes for children.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 384
- Pupils
- 374
- Boys
- 196
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 20.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-07-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 374 | 196 | 178 | 384 | 20.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 374 | 196 | 178 | 384 | 20.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 374 | 196 | 178 | 384 | 20.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 374 | 196 | 178 | 384 | 20.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 374 | 196 | 178 | 384 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 374 | 196 | 178 | 384 | 20.90 |
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