SchoolScoresUpton Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Iris Avenue, Bexley, DA5 1HH
020 8303 7266 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 July 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bexley comparisons use the 39 of its 60 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexley. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexley. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexley. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexley. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 49% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexley. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexley. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bexley figures pool parents at the Bexley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
83% — 16 points above the Bexley average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bexley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 76 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 228 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 9 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 54th highest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 19.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 57th highest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 40th highest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 22nd highest of 60 state primary schools in Bexley. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 16.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Hurst Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Bexley CofE School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crook Log Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upland Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gravel Hill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pelham Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sherwood Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foster's Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barrington Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Upton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 July 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Upton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Upton Primary School?
95% of the 117 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Upton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Upton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 76 families put Upton Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101413.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.