Upton Junior School, Broadstairs
Upton Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Broadstairs, part of Viking Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 6 schools in Broadstairs with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Upton Junior School in detail
Upton Junior School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Upton Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 79% in maths).
Getting a place at Upton Junior School
Across Kent, 90% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Kent lodged 237 appeals against primary school offers; 166 reached a hearing and 18 succeeded (10.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Upton Junior School are St Mildred's Primary Infant School (0.2 miles, Outstanding); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths); Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs (0.6 miles, Good, 51% reading, 44% maths); and St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 70% maths).
Upton Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Mildred's Primary Infant SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BroadstairsBromstone Primary School, BroadstairsSt Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
The trust
Upton Junior School is one of 3 schools run by Viking Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
106 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Upton Junior School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 68% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (68%).
Who goes there
8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 55 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 13 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Broadstairs Rail Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edge End Road (adjacent), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 192 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Upton Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Upton Junior School are The Charles Dickens School (0.3 miles), Dane Court Grammar School (0.4 miles), St George's Church of England Foundation School (0.8 miles) and Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School (1.7 miles).
The Charles Dickens SchoolDane Court Grammar SchoolSt George's Church of England Foundation SchoolChatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Upton Junior School creates a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and personally. The school excels at tailoring teaching to individual needs, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional support requirements - make rapid progress. Beyond academics, the school is deeply committed to children's mental health and well-being, offering calm spaces and specialist support to help every child succeed.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that builds pupils' skills and knowledge deeply over time
- Expert subject teachers who explain learning exceptionally well and quickly identify gaps
- Strong reading programme with pupils becoming very confident and fluent readers
- Excellent pupil behaviour and conduct with high levels of courtesy and respect
- Prioritised mental health and well-being support including calm spaces and therapeutic interventions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Range of clubs throughout the school day, well planned trips and visits, breakfast and after-school clubs
Upton Junior School is a warm and caring school where pupils flourish and achieve very well. All four key areas of education - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management - have been rated as Outstanding.
At a Glance
26.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
106 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
32.2
Avg class size
32.2
KS2
16
Total classes
15 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Upton Junior School
Come and see our School!
23 Sep 2026
Science Quest for Knowledge at Upton
22 Sep 2026
Enjoying Life at Upton
8 Sep 2026
Fantastic Farewell By Upton’s Young Showstoppers
3 Sep 2026
Super Science Sessions at Upton and Beyond
3 Sep 2026
Upton’s Historic Kent Cricket Triumph
14 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Upton Junior School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 21 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
517 pupils
512 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Broadstairs
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Broadstairs
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
55
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
515
Total Pupils
247
Boys
268
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,105
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,910
Per pupil
£2818k
Total funding
£200k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.9%
Persistent absence
527
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Upton Junior School
What are SATs results like at Upton Junior School?
Of the pupils at Upton Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Upton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Upton Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Upton Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Upton Junior School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Upton Junior School?
Upton Junior School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Upton Junior School?
Classes at Upton Junior School average 32.2 pupils (2025/26). 15 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Upton Junior School?
Upton Junior School has around 515 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Upton Junior School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Upton Junior School in 2024/25. 9.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Upton Junior School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Upton Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Upton Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 21 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Upton Junior School?
Upton Junior School is at Upton Junior School, Edge End Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)