Upham Church of England Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Upham Street Upham Southampton Hampshire SO32 1JD |
| Phone | 01489860355 |
| Reference Number | 116372 |
Upham Church of England Aided Primary School has maintained its status as a good school during this inspection. It is characterized as a nurturing environment with strong relationships among pupils and staff. The school emphasizes Christian values, which contributes to a sense of belonging and well-being among students. The focus on reading is particularly commendable, with effective phonics teaching ensuring that most pupils achieve strong reading skills by the end of key stage 1. While the curriculum is broad and inclusive, some concerns were noted about the depth of knowledge in foundation subjects, which leaders are actively addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 100 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57%
Girls: 43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading as a priority
- Pupils develop a love for reading through a variety of texts
- High standards of behavior and excellent attitudes to learning
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong relationships among pupils and staff
- Nurturing environment that promotes a sense of belonging
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation in foundation subjects could be clearer
- Pupils sometimes do not build consistently on prior knowledge in lessons
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Stoke Park Junior School
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Boorley Park
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Wellstead Primary School
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Droxford Junior School
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4.56 miles |
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