Upshire Primary Foundation School
WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3PX · Essex · primary school
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383rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,289 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upshire Primary Foundation School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers holiday clubs for Easter, May, Summer, Christmas, and half-terms. Sports include archery, aero ball, abseiling, and 3G swing, while Year 6 pupils attend a residential trip in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Upshire Primary Foundation School
Overview
Pupils at Upshire Primary Foundation School feel safe and enjoy their time at school, particularly during playtimes which have improved significantly. While personal development and early years provision are rated as good, the quality of education and behaviour require improvement due to gaps in curriculum planning and inconsistent behaviour management.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to share their thoughts" and feel part of the community through extra responsibilities.
- Most pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, with effective phonics sessions helping them "learn to love reading".
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning empathy, tolerance, and how to be "responsible citizens".
- Early years provision is good, with learning opportunities stemming from children’s interests, such as dinosaurs.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff support for pupil well-being is positive.
Areas to improve
- The school must rigorously check gaps in pupils’ knowledge to ensure learning activities build securely on previous understanding, particularly in subjects with new curricula.
- Leaders need to carefully map the knowledge and skills children in the early years must learn to be ready for Year 1 subjects beyond English and mathematics.
- The school must ensure all pupils receive effective support to improve persistent negative behaviour, which currently disrupts learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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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