Uplands Junior School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Uplands Junior School.
Uplands Junior School, Wolverhampton
Uplands Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Wolverhampton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 68 schools in Wolverhampton with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 106% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Uplands Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Uplands Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 75% in Wolverhampton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 80% in maths).
Getting a place at Uplands Junior School
Across Wolverhampton, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Wolverhampton lodged 145 appeals against primary school offers; 99 reached a hearing and 6 succeeded (6.1% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Uplands Junior School are Uplands Junior School (under 0.1 miles); Westacre Infant School (0.2 miles); St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); and Castlecroft Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths).
Uplands Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Uplands Junior SchoolWestacre Infant SchoolSt Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and NurseryCastlecroft Primary School
Who goes there
10.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (40%), White British (38%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 52 pupils (14.2%) received SEN support and 6 (1.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coppice Road (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 185 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wolverhampton (286).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Uplands Junior School issued 7 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Uplands Junior School excels at creating a warm, inclusive community where all pupils - including those with additional needs - thrive. Teachers work collaboratively to plan engaging lessons that help pupils make good progress, while the school's strong focus on reading and rich curriculum experiences, including visits to different places of worship, support pupils' personal and spiritual development. Leadership is exceptional, with staff feeling supported and pupils clearly happy to come to school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional leadership with a strong commitment to improving standards for all pupils
- Ambitious curriculum that represents pupils' different faiths and backgrounds
- Exemplary behaviour supported by high expectations and quick action on bullying
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND who have access to the same broad curriculum
- High priority on reading with well-planned phonics programme and diverse text selection
Areas for Improvement
- Completion of reviews of knowledge pupils should know at each stage in some subjects to better support learning progression
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safeguarding prioritised by all staff, regular training tailored to pupils' needs, and pupils learning to keep themselves safe through the curriculum.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil ambassador programmes, digital ambassador safeguarding activities, visits to different places of worship
Uplands Junior School continues to be a good school with leaders' values of respect and ambition at its heart. The school creates an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn.
At a Glance
25.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 68% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.6
Avg class size
30.6
KS2
11
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Uplands Junior School
Term dates
Uplands Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wolverhampton. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Uplands Junior School is in Wolverhampton; for families living there:
Apply to Wolverhampton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
380 pupils
360 places
20 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,735
Applications
3,213
Got 1st preference
93.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
52
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
367
Total Pupils
163
Boys
204
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,397
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,157
Per pupil
£2161k
Total funding
£139k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
387
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Uplands Junior School
What are SATs results like at Uplands Junior School?
Of the pupils at Uplands Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Uplands Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Uplands Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Uplands Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Uplands Junior School is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Uplands Junior School?
Uplands Junior School was full in 2025, at 106% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Uplands Junior School?
Classes at Uplands Junior School average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Uplands Junior School?
Uplands Junior School has around 367 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Uplands Junior School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Uplands Junior School in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Uplands Junior School?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming Uplands Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
What are Uplands Junior School's term dates?
Uplands Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wolverhampton. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is Uplands Junior School?
Uplands Junior School is at Finchfield Road West, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8BA.
Source: Wolverhampton term dates