Upminster Junior School
UPMINSTER, RM14 3BS · Havering · primary school
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3rd of 49 primary schools in Havering we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 2,118 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upminster Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Remote Control Car, Book, Origami, Gardening, Choir, and French. Sports options cover archery, athletics, basketball, cross country, dodgeball, football, gymnastics, and karate. Trips include visits to Hyde Hall, the British Museum, Colchester Castle, and theatre shows. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various club and sport sessions scheduled throughout the week?
What Ofsted said about Upminster Junior School
Overview
Upminster Junior School is described as a place where pupils are "incredibly happy" and "relish coming to school every day." The report highlights a culture of "self-belief" and "belonging," with leaders maintaining "extremely high expectations" that result in pupils being "very well prepared for the next stage of their learning."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "strong foundational knowledge" in reading, writing, and mathematics, with outcomes at the end of Year 6 "significantly above national averages."
- Behaviour is "impeccable," with "not a moment of learning time lost" due to consistent high expectations and routines.
- Attendance rates are "consistently high" because pupils "value their learning" and want to achieve highly.
- Inclusion is "at the core of the school’s work," with "highly effective, swift support" ensuring pupils with special educational needs make "excellent progress."
- The curriculum is "broad and coherently sequenced," enabling pupils to debate complex topics and develop a "detailed understanding of equality."
Areas to improve
- The report states that leaders and the trust should "sustain their highly effective work to drive a transformational impact for all pupils in all areas."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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