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Upton Junior School
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Upton Junior School
- Primary
- Lytchett Minster and Upton BH16 5NQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders place a sharp focus on reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that engages and interests pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the content that teachers want pupils to know and remember is not clear enough.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are provided with effective guidance and training in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff receive effective guidance and training to help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong links with external agencies ensure planning and provision for pupils with SEND are effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff act quickly when bullying happens; systems for reporting and recording concerns are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have ensured that the taught curriculum supports pupils鈥� understanding of risk.
Parent Feedback: Most parents support the view that the school is friendly, welcoming, and approachable.
Parental Involvement: Parents comment positively about the school's community involvement and activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy the range of enrichment activities, including sports clubs and learning to play a musical instrument.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and respected, appreciating the vision and direction the headteacher provides.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders place a sharp focus on reading and mathematics to ensure pupils' progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective plans are in place to support staff's professional development.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects have gaps in subject-specific knowledge due to unclear content.
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About Us
Upton Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 346 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 4-7 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.2 | 24.2 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | - | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.08% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 10.32% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Upton Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1