Upton Junior School is a primary school in Broadstairs, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Upton Junior School currently has around 516 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Upton Junior School, Edge End Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2AH |
| Website: | http://www.uptonjunior.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01843861393 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Darci Arthur |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143220 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 512 |
| Number of Pupils: | 516 |
| Number of Boys: | 272 |
| Number of Girls: | 244 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.90% | 402 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 13 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 7 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Junior School Edge End Road , CT10 2AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Junior School Upton Junior School, Edge End Road , CT10 2AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mildred's Primary Infant School St Mildred's Avenue , CT10 2BX | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs St Peter's Park Road , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RL | - not rated | 511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs Road , CT10 2RT | - not rated | 773 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereson School Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PJ | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKC Group Ramsgate Road , CT10 1PN | - not rated | 804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Foundation School Westwood Road , CT10 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Dene School 57 Gladstone Road , CT10 2HY | - not rated | 229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Lodge (Broadstairs) 78 Gladstone Road , CT10 2JB | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Haddon Dene School 114 Ramsgate Road , Broadstairs CT10 2DG | - not rated | 485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent School 53 St Peter's Park Road , CT10 2BA | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Tree Primary School 162 Ramsgate Road , Broadstairs CT10 2EW | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.