Upshire Primary Foundation School
School Name: Upshire Primary Foundation School Address: Upshire Road, Upshire Town/City: Waltham Abbey County: Essex Postcode: EN9 3PX Telephone Number: 01992 715567 Website: www.upshireprimaryschool.com
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Foundation school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Ross Jones
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 198 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.8%
URN: 115310
DfE Number: 881/5270
UKPRN: 10069676
UPRN: 100091624959
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Epping Forest (E07000072)
Constituency: Epping Forest (E14001226)
Electoral Ward: Waltham Abbey South & Rural (E05015740)
Easting & Northing: 540783E, 200954N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 41' 25.19" N 0° 2' 7.67" E
Plus Code: 9F32M2RP+45
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Michelle Horridge - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
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