Compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The James Oglethorpe Primary School and Upminster Infant School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Upminster; The James Oglethorpe Primary School (Primary) in Upminster; Upminster Infant School (Primary) in Upminster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, The James Oglethorpe Primary School and Upminster Infant School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, community school and academy converter type located around Upminster, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School), published Dec 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Upminster Infant School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the Hornchurch Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School RM14 2QB	The James Oglethorpe Primary School RM14 3NB	Upminster Infant School RM14 3BS
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Upminster Essex RM14 2QB	Upminster Essex RM14 3NB	Upminster Essex RM14 3BS
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Dec 2022	2 14 Sep 2023	2 18 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	420	270
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Havering (311)	Havering (311)	Hornchurch Academy Trust
Website	www.st-josephs-upminster.net	www.jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk	www.uis.havering.sch.uk
Telephone	01708220277	01708225202	01708227320
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

RM14 2QB

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Upminster
Essex
RM14 2QB
Ofsted: 2 12 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Havering (311)
Website: www.st-josephs-upminster.net
Telephone: 01708220277

The James Oglethorpe Primary School

RM14 3NB

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Upminster
Essex
RM14 3NB
Ofsted: 2 14 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Havering (311)
Website: www.jamesoglethorpe.havering.sch.uk
Telephone: 01708225202

Upminster Infant School

RM14 3BS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Upminster
Essex
RM14 3BS
Ofsted: 2 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hornchurch Academy Trust
Website: www.uis.havering.sch.uk
Telephone: 01708227320

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.