Upland Primary School, Bexleyheath
Upland Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 0 to 11 in Bexleyheath, part of Cygnus Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 9 schools in Bexleyheath with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bexley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Upland Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Upland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bexley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Upland Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 54 families put Upland Primary School as their first choice and 182 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Upland Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Upland Primary School are St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 90% reading, 89% maths); Crook Log Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 92% reading, 90% maths); Brampton Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); and Pelham Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Upland Primary School.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolCrook Log Primary SchoolBrampton Primary AcademyPelham Primary School
The trust
Upland Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Cygnus Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 29 pupils (6.5%) received SEN support and 14 (3.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bexleyheath Station, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pickford Road, 360 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Upland Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Upland Primary School are Lift Bexleyheath (0.5 miles), Townley Grammar School (0.8 miles), St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile).
Lift BexleyheathTownley Grammar SchoolSt Catherine's Catholic SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Bexley published that the last place for 2022 entry went to a family 0.415 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school encourages pupils to develop their independence, confidence and creativity. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils in the school, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has set out an ambitious academic curriculum for all. These high expectations extend down to the early years, where the school ensures that children are exceptionally well prepared for future learning in Year 1 and beyond.
Pupils are kind, considerate and keen to learn. One pupil, typical of many, said: 'Upland is a community where everyone supports each other.' They are kept safe and they are comfortable speaking to a responsible adult if they have a problem that they wish to share. Pupils are very enthusiastic about their learning and proud ambassadors for the school. They are excited to learn new knowledge and they regularly try their best.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils. Subject leaders have thought carefully about what pupils should learn across all subjects in the curriculum. For example, in physical education, children learn to throw a ball in the early years. By Year 2, pupils have learned to throw and catch balls in teams. In Year 5, pupils practise ball shooting, improve their footwork and participate in team sports. Leaders communicate well with staff and consult staff on any changes that may affect their workload. Staff appreciate this and also feel that leaders take their well-being into account. Those responsible for governance check that the school is fulfilling its statutory responsibilities and help leaders to manage the school effectively.
Leaders have also made links between and within subjects to support pupils' learning. For example, in Year 6 pupils study evolution in science while reading a book in English based on the scientist Charles Darwin. In the early years, leaders' curriculum thinking is extremely well thought through. Here, teachers provide all children with frequent opportunities to expand their vocabulary and improve their knowledge of the wider world.
From Ofsted's January 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 82% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
11
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Upland Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Upland Primary School.
- Cherry Tree Kids Club @ Upland Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- art-K Bexleyheath330m away · Not yet graded
- First Class Learning Bexleyheath540m away · Not yet graded
Nurseries
Cherry Tree Kids Club @ Upland Primary School is at Upland Primary School.
Upland Little Explorers is at Upland Primary School.
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Upland Primary School, with their latest published grades:
- New Foundations Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 20 April 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath) - Pre-school, 0.2 milesOfsted, 13 February 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 1 March 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- The Broadway - Pre-school, 0.3 milesOfsted report card, 30 April 2026: Strong standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road - Pre-school, 0.4 milesOfsted report card, 21 May 2026: Strong standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Upland Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Upland Primary School is in Bexley; for families living there:
Apply to Bexley for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 55
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 38 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Upland Primary School
Will you get a place at Upland Primary School?
Bexley published that the last place at Upland Primary School offered on distance for 2022 entry went to a family 0.41 miles away. For 2026 entry it had 54 first choices for 60 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
418 pupils
450 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Bexley council
Places available
3,221
Applications
2,637
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Bexley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Bexleyheath Primary planning area (Bexley) will have 518 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
9.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
444
Total Pupils
232
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,002
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,015
Per pupil
£2265k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
7.4%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Upland Primary School
What are SATs results like at Upland Primary School?
Of the pupils at Upland Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Upland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upland Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
How close to Upland Primary School do you need to live?
Bexley published how far from Upland Primary School the last place offered went, in miles: 0.461 for 2020 entry, then 0.53 for 2021 entry, then 0.415 for 2022 entry. The cut-off stayed within 0.046 miles of its 2020 figure.
Is it hard to get a place at Upland Primary School?
Upland Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Upland Primary School?
Classes at Upland Primary School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Upland Primary School?
Upland Primary School has around 444 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Upland Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Upland Primary School in 2024/25. 7.4% of pupils were persistently absent.
Does Upland Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Cherry Tree Kids Club @ Upland Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Upland Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 38 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Upland Primary School?
Upland Primary School is at Church Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4DG.
Sources: Bexley admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)