Upminster Junior School
101%
Capacity
362
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Upminster Junior School
Upminster Junior School is a popular choice among local families, with the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 confirming it remains a Good school and noting that leadership and management are Outstanding. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, its oversubscription status is a clear signal of demand: the school has 362 pupils against a capacity of 360, meaning it is effectively full. This suggests that securing a place can be competitive, particularly for families moving into the Havering area. The school serves a relatively affluent intake, with just 3.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. For parents, this combination of a strong Ofsted rating, full capacity, and low FSM numbers points to a school that is well-regarded and sought-after within the community.
Academically, Upminster Junior School performs very strongly, ranking 1st out of 49 primary schools in Havering for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. In the 2023/24 KS2 results, 89% of pupils achieved this benchmark, compared with a local authority average of 65%, placing the school in the top 5% nationally. The school also excels at the higher standard: 38% of pupils reached the higher level across all three subjects, with particularly strong results in reading (58% higher standard) and maths (50% higher standard). Average scaled scores of 109 in both reading and maths are well above the national average of 100. The school’s previous Ofsted inspection in 2013 also rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged Good at that time, so the improvement to Outstanding in this area in 2022 represents genuine progress.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including playing fields, a gymnasium, ICT suite, art studios, music rooms, and a sensory room, alongside a Forest School programme. Sports provision covers football, cricket, swimming, gymnastics and dance, while clubs include gardening, choir, film club and eco club. SEND support is well-developed, with provisions for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families in Havering, Upminster Junior School is a strong academic choice with a clear track record of high outcomes, but given its oversubscribed status, early application is advisable. It suits families who value strong core academic results alongside a good range of enrichment activities.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Mary's Lane, UPMINSTER, Havering, RM14 3BS |
| Headteacher | Alison Edgcombe |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 362 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.6% |
| School Capacity | 362 / 360 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (89%)
366th of 13,686
Nationally
85th of 1,592
In London
1st of 49
In Havering
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
89%
Expected Standard
38%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
89%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Source: ujs.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%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British73.8%
- Asian9.5%
- Mixed8.7%
- White (other)4.7%
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 half 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.
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 Junior School
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Contact Information
St Mary's Lane, UPMINSTER
Havering, RM14 3BS
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