Upminster Infant School
99%
Capacity
267
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Upminster Infant School
Upminster Infant School is a state primary for children aged five to seven, and it is very much in demand. With 267 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is essentially full. The real signal of its popularity comes from the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: there were 268 total applications for 89 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.01. Even among first-preference applicants, 106 families put it top of their list, and only 89 of those could be offered a place. The school serves a relatively affluent intake — just 2.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. That said, the school is not selective and its demographic profile reflects the local area of Havering rather than any particular admissions policy.
Academically, Upminster Infant School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. This is a step down from its previous inspection in 2008, when it was judged Outstanding across the board. In the 2023 inspection, every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was rated Good. The school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results because its pupils leave at age seven, so direct academic comparison with local primaries is not possible. However, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Havering is 65%, and the school’s feeder, Upminster Junior School, is ranked as the top peer in the area. This suggests that children leaving Upminster Infant are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
The school offers a strong set of facilities for such a young age group, including a forest school, sensory room, art studios, library, and playing fields. Sports provision covers cross country, cricket, dance, football, and athletics, while clubs include drama, chess, and science club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is non-denominational and does not have a nursery or sixth form. Given its oversubscription, families living within the catchment area should apply early and be realistic about their chances. This is a school that suits families who want a focused infant-phase experience with strong outdoor and creative opportunities, in a popular London borough.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Havering, RM14 3BS |
| Headteacher | Helen Lendon |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 267 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.6% |
| School Capacity | 267 / 270 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
268
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
106 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: uis.havering.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British70.0%
- Asian10.8%
- Mixed8.6%
- White (other)7.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Upminster Infant School
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Contact Information
St Mary's Lane, Upminster
Havering, RM14 3BS
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