Upton Primary School
Pontefract, WF9 1JS · Wakefield · primary school
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83rd of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 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 — 1.1/10 against 2,257 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the school choir and orchestra, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum integrate the choir and orchestra for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Upton Primary School
Overview
Upton Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a culture where "everybody cares" and leaders have "high ambitions for pupils." The report highlights a well-designed curriculum that prepares children effectively for their next educational stage, supported by staff who are proud of their work and receive strong professional support.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "aspirational" curriculum that identifies important knowledge for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is a high priority, with a consistent programme ensuring children "get off to a good start" and receive timely interventions if they fall behind.
- Pupils enjoy "positive relationships" with adults and peers, contributing to a safe environment where bullying is reported as non-existent.
- SEND pupils are "supported very well," receiving timely help and resources that enable them to make good progress.
- Governors are "committed to the school continuing to improve" and hold leaders to account through regular, focused visits.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop strategies to check pupils’ knowledge in the wider curriculum, as current methods are "less well developed" and do not always identify learning gaps.
- Leaders need to work with families to ensure all pupils attend school regularly, as some miss out on important learning due to irregular attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant in identifying vulnerability and follow reporting processes correctly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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