Upton Junior School
Broadstairs, CT10 2AH · Kent · primary school
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103rd 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,600 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Sport and Music Clubs, participate in swimming and cricket, and enter art competitions. They perform in winter concerts and the UK Schools Music Festival, and visit The Marlowe Theatre. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 515 pupils against a stated capacity of 512. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 512 available spots?
What Ofsted said about Upton Junior School
Overview
Upton Junior School is described as a “warm and caring” environment where “pupils flourish” and “achieve very well.” The inspection highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “excellent” conduct, with staff holding “high aspirations” for all learners. The report notes that pupils are “confident and articulate” and extensively prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Teachers are “experts in the subjects they teach,” explaining learning “exceptionally well” and checking understanding “rigorously” to identify gaps quickly.
- Reading is treated as a “golden thread,” with pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers” through carefully matched books and expert phonics support.
- The school prioritises mental health, providing “calm spaces” and “therapeutic support” so pupils can “regulate their emotions effectively.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “focus tables” and adapted learning, allowing them to “rapidly improve” from their starting points.
- Personal development is central, with a curriculum extending beyond the classroom through clubs, trips, and visits that “deepen learning” and expand career aspirations.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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