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
School thumbnail

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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login