Upton Junior School

URN: 146490 • Poole BH16 5NQ

Overview

Name
Upton Junior School
URN
146490
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Duncan Churchill (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202622649
Website
Visit
Address
St Martin's Road, Poole BH16 5NQ

Summary

Upton Junior School is a mixed primary academy located in Poole, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 356 pupils and a capacity of 384. The school serves the local community and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Approximately 25.3% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic background.

The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that promotes academic achievement alongside personal development. Upton Junior School places emphasis on fostering a love for learning, encouraging creativity, and developing critical thinking skills among its students. The school also offers various extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Upton Junior School's ethos, with regular newsletters and events designed to involve parents and families in school life. The school strives to maintain open communication with parents, ensuring they are informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.uptonjun.dorset.sch.uk/.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
384
Pupils
356
Boys
177
Girls
179
FSM %
25.30
Open date
2018-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 356 177 179 384 25.30
2024-09-11 346 179 167 384 26.00
2023-09-11 355 186 169 384 25.10
2022-09-11 355 186 169 384 25.10
2021-09-11 366 200 166 384 25.70
2020-09-11 370 198 172 384 22.40

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