Upminster Infant School, Upminster

In its own words: "Our Vision is to take our children on a journey of discovery and adventure that ignites a passion for learning, challenges their thinking and excites their imagination. At Upminster Infant School, we learn and grow together. On the journey we will develop four key areas. They are: the individual; skills for life; the world around us; and our community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "You will find all the key information about the school within these pages. We hope that this will also provide you with a good insight into our caring, vibrant and successful school. Upminster Infant School is a warm and friendly three form entry school that is an integral part of the local community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, athletics, multi-sports, karate, dance, choir, film and forest school.

For September 2026 entry, 89 families put Upminster Infant School as their first choice and 256 named it as one of their preferences, for 88 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Upminster Infant School are Upminster Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 91% reading, 96% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 83% maths); Branfil Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 83% maths); and The James Oglethorpe Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 76% maths).

Upminster Infant School is one of 6 schools run by Hornchurch Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 77% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

0.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (5.3%) received SEN support and 13 (4.9%) 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 autism.

Upminster Infant School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Upminster Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Corbets Tey Road, 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 103 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Havering (201).

In 2024/25, Upminster Infant School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Upminster Infant School are Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School (0.3 miles), The Coopers' Company and Coborn School (0.4 miles), Gaynes School (0.7 miles) and Hall Mead School (0.8 miles).