Upwood Primary Academy
Huntingdon, PE26 2QA · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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170th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 — 0.8/10 against 2,737 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| 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.
Upwood Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-12.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in writing? How accessible are the breakfast and after-school clubs for families with varying schedules?
What Ofsted said about Upwood Primary Academy
Overview
Upwood Primary Academy is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘polite and friendly’, benefiting from ‘positive and respectful relationships’ with adults. Leaders have established an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that supports pupils in building on prior knowledge, with a particular emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils learn in a ‘calm and purposeful environment’ where they feel safe and understand the importance of kindness.
- ‘Well-planned lessons’ ensure most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, know and remember what they have learned.
- Leaders have given a ‘high priority to reading’, with effective phonics teaching and support for those falling behind.
- Children in the early years achieve well through activities that extend their experiences across different curriculum areas.
- There is a ‘strong community ethos’ with supportive staff and effective governance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should provide teachers with opportunities to develop ‘subject-specific knowledge and pedagogy’ where current knowledge is not secure.
- Systems to monitor pupil progress in some subjects are ‘less developed’, preventing leaders from fully understanding how effectively pupils are learning.
- The new behaviour policy is not yet ‘consistently applied’, leading to off-task behaviour for a small number of pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders carrying out thorough checks and staff recording concerns comprehensively to ensure help is put in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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