Upton Infant School
Guest Road, Upton, Poole, BH16 5LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Upton Infant School is a primary school in Poole for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2012, report published 5 July 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils feel valued and included at Upton Infant School. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils to thrive and succeed. Staff and pupils build strong and supportive relationships. Pupils appreciate the care and help they get from adults. Parents praise the school's academic provision and supportive ethos. One parent said that staff 'genuinely care about every pupil and their families.' Pupils enjoy learning. They like receiving rewards for hard work. Leaders expect pupils to become 'brilliant learners' who try their best at all times. Pupils typically rise to this challenge. Most pupils behave well in class and around the school. However, a small number of pupils become distracted in class. Staff do not always settle them back to work quickly enough. Pupils feel safe. They say staff listen to their concerns. Staff are quick to sort out any incidents of bullying should they occur. Leaders enrich the curriculum beyond academic subjects well. Pupils develop their interests through a range of trips and clubs. They enjoy opportunities to take on extra responsibilities such as playground buddies and school councillors. They make positive contributions to the wider community, for example by singing to residents in a local care home.
What the school should improve
- The school's behaviour policy is not consistently applied by all staff. Staff do not always pick up quickly enough when pupils are off task or not following instructions. This leads to a small number of pupils not behaving well. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the highest expectations of pupils' behaviour and that behaviour is managed consistently well at all times.
- Teachers do not always adapt work sufficiently to meet the needs of some pupils with SEND. This results in some pupils not learning as well as they should. Leaders should provide staff with the support and guidance they need to make sure pupils with SEND are supported well to learn the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
250 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Upton Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Yarrells Preparatory School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bayside Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Springdale First School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Duncan Churchill
- Phone
- 01202622367
- Address
- Guest Road, Upton, Poole, BH16 5LQ
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 146496
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.