The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mr Joseph Fielder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashvale Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHall Mead School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Upminster Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Upminster Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Engayne Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Gaynes School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Corbets Tey School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The James Oglethorpe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The James Oglethorpe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The James Oglethorpe Primary School?
The James Oglethorpe Primary School currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The James Oglethorpe Primary School take?
The James Oglethorpe Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The James Oglethorpe Primary School?
The James Oglethorpe Primary School is in Upminster, RM14 3NB, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The James Oglethorpe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The James Oglethorpe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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