1976
Established
Upward Junior Sch.
Kiryandongo Trading Centre, Kiryandongo, KiryandongoMixedDay
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.4
out of 5
District rank
#01
in Kiryandongo
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Bunyoro rank
#12
in Bunyoro
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Upward Junior Sch.
2.39
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics5.6/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation3.5/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.6/10
Early Years
4.6/10
Teaching Quality
4.4/10
Reputation & Prestige
4.9/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
4.5/10
Meals & Wellbeing
5.4/10
Campus & Facilities
4.7/10
Parent Engagement
4.3/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
4.6/10
Sports
4.9/10
Music, Dance & Drama
4.3/10
Technology & Innovation
3.5/10
Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against Uganda Ministry of Education statistics, school insiders, and thousands of verified parent reviews. The composite is the weighted average, rendered out of five.
Academic excellence. Proven results.
PLE UNEB exams performance
At a glance
3531177
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
38%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
J. Nampijja
Aggregate: 8
J. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 9
H. Nalwoga
Aggregate: 11
92
Candidates
72%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
17.5In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
8·9scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Kiryandongo
1st
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
804
Enrolment
31
Teaching staff
39
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Residency type
- Day
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Rural
What we emphasize
- Co-curricular balance
- Numeracy foundations
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Christian values
About
This is who we are
Upward Junior Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Kiryandongo, Western Region. Founded in 1976, it placed first in Kiryandongo District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 10.2 from 92 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on co-curricular balance and numeracy foundations.
A message
From the head teacher
At Upward, every child is known, taught with care and prepared thoroughly for the next stage. We pair firm academic standards with the values that build a confident, disciplined learner.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Samuel Aine
Software engineer working abroad
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
Tops Kiryandongo District on 2025 PLE results
What stands out
Upward Junior Sch. earns its place on Kiryandongo District's 2025 PLE table at rank 1, with an average aggregate of 10.2 from 92 candidates.
Where it falters
The figures below the headline — location detail, fees, facilities and editorial ratings — are illustrative for now and should be confirmed with the school. What is solid is the academic signal: this is a primary that gets pupils to the PLE finish line well.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
DayUGX 230,000 – 350,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX230,000 |
| Middle | UGX240,000 |
| Top | UGX250,000 |
| P1 | UGX290,000 |
| P2 | UGX300,000 |
| P3 | UGX300,000 |
| P4 | UGX310,000 |
| P5 | UGX320,000 |
| P6 | UGX340,000 |
| P7 | UGX350,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
350000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Mid-morning porridge
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Upward Merit Bursary
Academic meritPartial tuition support for academically strong pupils from low-income families.
Sibling discount
SiblingA reduction on tuition for families with more than one child enrolled.
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
4 required · 1 preferred
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Immunisation card
- 03Previous school report (P2 onward)(preferred)
- 04Parent / guardian National ID
- 05Two passport photos
FeeUSh 60,000Entry assessment
Entry ages
3 classes
Who can join, and at what age
Children outside the band may be considered case-by-case at the head’s discretion.
- 01Baby class3–4yrs
- 02P16–7yrs
- 03P27–8yrs
Readiness checks or prior schooling may shift placement up or down a class.
Selectivity reading
Cycle 2025
Last year's intake by the numbers
How much demand last year's incoming class generated, and how narrow the door to a place really was.
Applications tabled
191
hopefuls
Places offered
75
admitted
Subscription
2.5×applications per place
Offer rate
39%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Upward. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 70,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 140,000
- 03Development fundUSh 60,000
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
20
Sat
Visiting dayVisiting Day, Term 1
10 AM – 4 PMMain CampusJul
15
Wed
PTAParents’ (PTA) meeting
2 PM – 5 PMSchool hallAug
10
Mon
ExaminationEnd of term examinations begin
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature11 Apr 2026
Upward celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed first in Kiryandongo District with an average aggregate of 10.2 and 35 pupils in Division I.
4 Feb 2026
New term, new library books
A donation of storybooks has boosted the reading corner for the lower-primary section.
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Library
- Computer / ICT room
- Science corner
- Early-years play area
Co-curricular
- Music & drama room
- Swimming pool
Transport
- School buses
Health & safety
- Armed guard
School life
Extracurricular
Sports fields, art rooms and clubs that fill the time between lessons.
Sports & athletics
- Football
- Netball
- Athletics
- Volleyball
- Handball
Arts & expression
- Music, Dance & Drama (MDD)
- Choir
- Traditional dance
- Debate
- Art & craft
- Poetry & recitals
Clubs & societies
- Scouts & Girl Guides
- Wildlife & Environment Club
- Young Farmers' Club
- Red Cross / First Aid
- Reading Club
- Science Club
Gallery
A look around
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Address
Kiryandongo, Western Region, Kiryandongo Trading Centre, Kiryandongo, Kiryandongo
Uganda
Reach the office
- 0785 112924
- info@upwardjuniorsch.ac.ug
- www.upward-junior-sch.ac.ug
- Kiryandongo, Kiryandongo
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Solid academics
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Emmanuel S., Parent10 April 202611 people found this useful
Couldn't be happier
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Hadijah N., Parent25 March 202622 people found this useful
Couldn't be happier
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Daniel A., Parent11 April 202612 people found this useful
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