Upperby Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Uldale Road Upperby Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JT |
| Phone | 01228815460 |
| Reference Number | 112243 |
Upperby Primary School has shown significant improvements since its previous inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe and are eager to learn. Staff members are dedicated, and the leadership team has successfully revised the curriculum to enhance learning across various subjects. Despite these strengths, there are gaps in knowledge for some older pupils in key stage 2, particularly in geography, highlighting a need for continuous development in the curriculum delivery across all year groups.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 349 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51%
Girls: 49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 2 | 25 | 17 | 42 |
| 3 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 4 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| 5 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 6 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Jul 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe at school.
- High expectations of pupils' behaviour lead to a calm and focused learning environment.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND ensures they succeed alongside their peers.
- An ambitious and well-structured curriculum supports good subject knowledge development.
- Active participation of pupils in cultural and adventurous activities enriches their learning experience.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and provide effective support tailored to learners' needs.
- Leaders foster a supportive environment for staff, valuing their contributions and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils in key stage 2 have gaps in knowledge in some subjects due to recent curriculum changes.
- Opportunities to develop children's communication and language skills during play in early years are sometimes missed.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | 3.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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