Uplands Junior School

About Uplands Junior School

Uplands Junior School in Wolverhampton holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The school’s most recent graded inspection took place in 2012, and an ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed that it remains Good. The most telling exam metric for this 7-11 primary is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 62%. That is just two percentage points below the Wolverhampton local authority average of 64%, placing Uplands in the middle of the pack locally. In the LA ranking of 60 primary schools, it sits at 34th, and nationally it falls around the 51st percentile. The school is not among the top performers in the area, but it is a solid, broadly average option for families seeking a state primary in the city.

Digging into the individual subjects, the picture is mixed. In reading, 81% of pupils met the expected standard and 28% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. Maths tells a similar story: 80% at expected, 30% at higher, and the same average score of 106. Writing lags a little, with 68% at expected and just 9% reaching the higher threshold. The combined expected figure of 62% is dragged down by writing, which is a common pattern nationally. There is no progress score data available, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The school’s ranking score of 62 places it in the bottom 50% of schools nationally, but within Wolverhampton it is firmly mid-table, outperformed by top peers like St Bartholomew’s CofE Primary and Oak Meadow Primary.

Uplands Junior School has a capacity of 384 and currently houses 382 pupils, so it is running very close to full. Just over a quarter of pupils (25.4%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school’s urban context. Facilities are notably strong for a junior school: there is a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, music rooms, art studios, and even a chapel and sensory room. The school offers a broad range of sports including football, cricket, swimming and tennis, plus clubs like gardening, eco club and coding. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and social, emotional and mental health support. This is a well-equipped school that suits families looking for a standard state primary with good facilities and a stable Ofsted rating, though those seeking top academic results may want to look at higher-ranked local options.

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