Epping Upland CofE Primary School
Epping, CM16 6QJ · Essex · primary school
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300th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.89 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Epping Upland CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multiskills, Football, Cheerleading, Netball, and Karate clubs. Classes visit Hertfordshire Zoo, Food and Farming, and Colchester Zoo. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 52.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific steps are taken to improve results in the higher standard, where 4.0% currently sit? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Epping Upland CofE Primary School
Overview
Epping Upland C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "warm and welcoming" where staff care deeply about pupils. Leaders are ambitious for pupils, fostering values of trust, compassion, perseverance, and responsibility, resulting in a positive environment where bullying is rare and parents speak in "glowing terms" about the school’s work.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with teachers using sequences of lessons that help pupils build knowledge incrementally, particularly in history and reading.
- Younger pupils quickly learn to read through daily phonics lessons and carefully chosen books, becoming "accurate and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported," receiving sharply focused teaching and effective pastoral support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is good, with pupils being "polite, courteous and respectful," while staff respond positively to the rare occasions when correction is needed.
- Staff feel valued and appreciate leaders’ actions regarding workload, while the governing body maintains an accurate view of the school’s strengths and weaknesses.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as science and design technology, the curriculum needs refining so that "building blocks of deep knowledge" are clearly identified and systematically taught.
- Assessment systems in some subjects, such as history, are "not sharp enough," as checks do not adequately capture what pupils have remembered in the long term.
- Teachers should fully implement the curriculum and assess pupils’ acquisition of knowledge to ensure a secure understanding of the impact of teaching on what pupils know.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with training being regular and well planned, and staff knowing when and how to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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