Barton Junior School
URN: 138169 • Dover CT16 2ND
Overview
- Name
- Barton Junior School
- URN
- 138169
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie O'Dell (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01304201643
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barton Road, Dover CT16 2ND
Summary
Barton Junior School, located in Dover, Kent, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 216 pupils, serving a capacity of 240. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating environment where children of all backgrounds and abilities are inspired, motivated, and challenged to reach their full potential. The ethos of mutual respect is central to the school's mission, fostering positive attitudes and behaviours among students.
The curriculum at Barton Junior School is designed to encourage curiosity and a love of learning, providing a balanced and engaging educational experience. The school emphasizes the importance of partnership between home and school, believing that collaboration enhances the learning journey for each child. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education, contributing to a supportive community atmosphere.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (50.90%), Barton Junior School is committed to addressing diverse needs and ensuring that all students thrive academically and socially. The school aims to provide an excellent continuation of education, preparing children for lifelong learning and success.
The curriculum at Barton Junior School is designed to encourage curiosity and a love of learning, providing a balanced and engaging educational experience. The school emphasizes the importance of partnership between home and school, believing that collaboration enhances the learning journey for each child. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education, contributing to a supportive community atmosphere.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (50.90%), Barton Junior School is committed to addressing diverse needs and ensuring that all students thrive academically and socially. The school aims to provide an excellent continuation of education, preparing children for lifelong learning and success.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 50.90
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 110 | 106 | 240 | 50.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 116 | 101 | 240 | 51.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 115 | 106 | 240 | 50.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 115 | 106 | 240 | 50.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 212 | 111 | 101 | 240 | 42.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 219 | 112 | 107 | 240 | 35.20 |
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