Question 1

What schools serve Upminster?

Accepted Answer

There are 12 schools in Upminster, Havering — including The James Oglethorpe Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oakfields Preparatory School, Corbets Tey School, Engayne Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Upminster?

Accepted Answer

Upminster has 6 primary schools and 4 secondary schools. There are also 2 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Upminster?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Upminster, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Upminster schools are set by Havering and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Havering admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Upminster?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Upminster are set by Havering as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Upminster

Primary Schools in Upminster (6)

The James Oglethorpe Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Engayne Primary School

Branfil Primary School

Upminster Infant School

Upminster Junior School

Secondary Schools in Upminster (4)

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School

Hall Mead School

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School

Gaynes School

Other Schools in Upminster (2)

Oakfields Preparatory School

Corbets Tey School