UPLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL in Hampshire, Fareham

Education Centre Information: Uplands Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hampshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 304
Number of boys: 144
Number of girls: 160
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
View inspection reports

Background:

Uplands Primary School was opened in 1962, the school is going through the final stages of a £1 million rebuild and refurbishment. It now offers a new library, music and ICT facilities, including a state-of-the-art 72-point ICT network. The philosophy of the school is to offer the best of both worlds by combining traditional high standards with the best of current primary practice. All pupils have at least one ICT lesson in the main suite each week and follow-up curriculum work on the other machines. It uses three interactive whiteboards in school and it has other digital equipment in each section of the school, including scanners and digital cameras. It has developed a purpose-built music room and offers an extensive range of tuition for a variety of instruments through Hampshire music service and its own specialist teacher. The school offers a variety of sports including football, athletics, cycling and cricket. The school aims to enable each child to strive to attain their potential in the personal, social, intellectual and physical aspects of school life.