Upton Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2024

Pupils' comments sum up how much they delight in coming to school. They said that they 'love' the way they are not just told things but have to 'work it out for themselves'. They said, too, that they really enjoy the many trips and visits. For example, pupils studying the Second World War took part in an experience which recreated what it was like to be an evacuee. Pupils said that this, and visits to museums and places of interest, brought their learning to life. Pupils experience a broad curriculum that is both ambitious and wide-ranging. All the subjects of the national curriculum are covered fully, together with religious education and relationships education. Across subjects, pupils achieve consistently highly. The school provides lots of opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and talents. A wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities are enjoyed by many pupils. Pupils behave without fault. This is because everyone upholds the school's high expectations. It means that lessons are not interrupted by silly behaviour. Teachers manage behaviour calmly. They rarely, if ever, have to intervene to remind pupils about behaviour expectations. The same is true about bullying. Pupils were clear that it seldom happens. They know they can always talk to one of their 'five trusted adults'. Without exception, pupils said they felt safe in school. The school does, indeed, keep them safe.

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