Upland Primary School

About Upland Primary School

Upland Primary School in Bexley was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024, with inspectors singling out two areas as Outstanding: behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results from the 2023/24 academic year, where 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits comfortably above the Bexley local authority average of 67%, placing Upland 20th out of 55 primary schools in the borough. The school also performs well at the higher standard, with 15% of pupils reaching that level across all three subjects. In reading, 42% of children achieved the higher standard, and in maths the figure was 43%, with average scores of 108 and 107 respectively. The school’s ranking score of 72 places it in the top 50 nationally for its performance metric, though it sits just outside the top third of London primaries.

The Ofsted breakdown shows consistent strength across the board. Leadership and management, quality of education, and personal development were all rated Good, while early years provision was judged Outstanding — an improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when that area was rated Requires Improvement. Behaviour and attitudes also earned an Outstanding rating, which aligns with the school’s strong results in writing, where 82% of pupils met the expected standard and 17% reached the higher standard. In maths, 83% met expectations, and in reading, 88% did. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, but the raw attainment figures suggest solid academic foundations. With 443 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, Upland is nearly full, and only 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. The school does not have a sixth form, but it does offer nursery provision for children from age 0.

Upland is a popular choice in Bexley, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 223 applications for 60 places, with 76 families listing it as their first preference. Of those, 59 were offered a place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.72 applicants per place. The school’s facilities include a library, sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, and a sensory room, alongside an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, tennis, cross country and dance, while clubs range from science and art to drama, gardening and choir. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families seeking a well-regarded state primary with strong early years provision and a calm, orderly environment, Upland is a strong contender — but you will need to apply early given the level of demand.

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