Welcome to Upton Primary School 

There is something magical about getting to know a school: the conversations in classrooms and at the school gate, the children who are keen to show you their work, and those who take a little longer to find the confidence to say hello. Since joining Upton, it is these moments that have meant the most to me. Our children have made me feel welcome, made me laugh and given me plenty to think about.

I want every child here to feel that they matter. That someone is pleased to see them in the morning, notices when things aren’t quite right and takes pride in their achievements. Entrusting your child to a school is a big thing. You need to know that we will care for them, listen to them and help them grow.

I also want children to discover just how much they are capable of. There is real joy in seeing a child do something they once thought they couldn’t: reading a book for themselves, finding the words to share an idea, making a friend or having another go after something has gone wrong. Those moments matter, and we should make time to celebrate them.

Children deserve the best we can give them. They only get one chance at their education, and I feel a strong responsibility to make their time with us count. We want their days to be full of learning, curiosity and friendship, with people who encourage them, challenge them and help them through the difficult bits.

Upton Cares expresses what we want children and families to experience here. Our values of Courage, Aspiration, Respect, Empathy and Succeeding-Together belong in the everyday life of our school: in the way we welcome someone new, encourage a classmate, resolve a disagreement and look after one another. They ask something of all of us, adults as much as children.

I hope families feel that they belong here too. You know your children best, and we have much to learn from you. Please share the things that make them smile, the things they find difficult and the hopes you have for them. When we talk openly and work together, we give children the best chance to be happy and successful.

There is much to be proud of at Upton, and much to look forward to. I’m pleased to be part of this community and to be working alongside children, families, staff and governors to help our school grow.

If you are choosing a school for your child, please come and see us. A website can tell you something about Upton, but meeting the children and spending time here will tell you much more. We would love to welcome you.

Ryan Lewis
Interim Headteacher