Barton Junior School
Dover, CT16 2ND · Kent · primary school
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235th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 881 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Choir, iRock, and Mini Cadets, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do Mini Cadets cover during the term? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 38 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Barton Junior School
Overview
Barton Junior School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and friendly" environment where pupils feel they belong. The report highlights "exemplary conduct and attitudes" among students, who live out the school values of 'aspire, believe, create' within calm and focused lessons. Leaders have established an "ambitious vision" for a broad and engaging curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "positive relationships" with staff and peers, behaving sensibly and considerately.
- The curriculum is "exciting and ambitious," with reading prioritised at its heart to develop skills and fluency.
- Pupils with SEND are supported well, with staff working "expertly to remove obstacles" to their learning.
- There are "rich and varied extra-curricular opportunities," including leadership roles and enrichment activities like the school garden.
- Leaders maintain "high expectations of pupils’ attendance and punctuality," working closely with parents to overcome barriers.
Areas to improve
- A small number of pupils at an earlier stage of learning to read are not always supported effectively, hindering their reading fluency.
- In some subjects where the curriculum is new, teachers do not consistently check if pupils are secure in their knowledge before moving on.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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