Upton Cross Primary School
London, E13 0RJ · Newham · primary school
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56th of 62 primary schools in Newham we can score, 66 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 2,305 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upton Cross Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, Eco Warriors, and Well-being Champions clubs, attend trips to the Houses of Parliament and the Newham School Council Conference, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities do the Well-being Champions undertake during the school day?
What Ofsted said about Upton Cross Primary School
Overview
Upton Cross Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming environment where pupils are happy, safe, and behave excellently. Staff are caring and supportive, fostering a culture where children are kind to one another and keen to learn.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe" in a welcoming school where staff help them settle quickly into routines.
- Behaviour is "excellent" with pupils acting as "motivated learners" who enjoy taking on roles of responsibility.
- The school has made "effective action to ensure greater consistency in how phonics is taught," with well-trained staff delivering the programme systematically.
- Teachers present new information clearly and are "skilful in making learning engaging," helping pupils secure strong knowledge in subjects like Spanish.
- There is a "comprehensive and well-planned curriculum for personal, social, health and economic education" that prepares pupils for independence.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils in the early stages of learning to read have "regular opportunities to practise reading aloud" to develop confidence and fluency.
- The school and trust should "carefully evaluate the impact" of new English and mathematics initiatives, as it is currently "too soon to determine" if they are having the intended effect.
- The school should ensure parents and carers are clear about the impact of recent organisational changes on their children’s education.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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