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Upshire Primary Foundation School

Upshire Road, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3PX
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Upshire Primary Foundation School
WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3PX
205 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
28.80% FSM %
99 Boys
106 Girls
About Upshire Primary Foundation School

Upshire Primary Foundation School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 205 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Ross Jones.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Epping Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Epping Forest
Ward Waltham Abbey South & Rural
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069676
URN 115310
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire Godden Chair of Governors 12/07/2024 16/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Carter Governor 19/03/2025 19/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Katherine Coggles Governor 28/11/2024 28/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jordan Dunn Governor 15/07/2024 15/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire Godden Governor 16/05/2023 16/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michelle Horridge Governor 12/12/2024 12/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Ross Jones Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Patricia Kay Governor 16/05/2023 16/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Pickett Governor 24/01/2024 24/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Ross Governor 28/11/2024 28/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Alison Worgan Governor 25/02/2024 24/02/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
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Frequently Asked Questions
Upshire Primary Foundation School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in WALTHAM ABBEY, Essex.
Upshire Primary Foundation School has 205 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Upshire Primary Foundation School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Upshire Primary Foundation School is Mr Ross Jones.
Upshire Primary Foundation School is at Upshire Road, Upshire, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3PX, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Upshire Primary Foundation School: Does not have a sixth form.
Upshire Primary Foundation School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ross Jones
Upshire Road, Upshire, WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 3PX
01992715567
www.upshireprimaryschool.com
Location
EN9 3PX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115310
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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