Uplands Primary School
Fareham, PO16 7QP · Hampshire · primary school
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55th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Uplands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 308 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Uplands Primary School
Overview
Uplands Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a place where "everyone is cared for" and relationships are strong. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and are proud of their school, striving to follow the motto to "be the best they can be." The curriculum is engaging and well-structured, with leaders maintaining high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with teachers ensuring they "understand and remember what they are learning" through careful planning and regular checks.
- Early reading and phonics teaching is expert, resulting in pupils who "develop a love of reading and become fluent readers."
- Leaders have effective systems for the early identification of SEND pupils, ensuring they study the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is prioritised, with core values interwoven into the curriculum and pupils gaining a "good understanding of British values."
- Staff well-being is supported through purposeful professional development and actions to help manage workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers need to plan and adapt tasks more consistently to meet the needs of all pupils, particularly those with barriers to learning.
- Leaders should ensure teachers are proficient in supporting all pupils to "know and remember more," so SEND pupils can achieve in line with their peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding across the school" and staff receiving regular training to recognise signs of concern.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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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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