Schools in UPMINSTER
12 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Mead School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Coopers' Company and Coborn School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Gaynes School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster Junior School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 7–11 | — |
| Branfil Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Engayne Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Upminster Infant School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbets Tey School Foundation special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Oakfields Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.