Upton Junior School
URN: 143220 • Broadstairs CT10 2AH
Overview
- Name
- Upton Junior School
- URN
- 143220
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- VIKING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Darci Arthur (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01843861393
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upton Junior School, Edge End Road, Broadstairs CT10 2AH
Summary
Upton Junior School, located in Broadstairs, Kent, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 516 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 512. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its core values of Respect, Resilience, Aspiration, and Friendship. These values are integrated into the school culture and are actively taught to help students develop emotional literacy and healthy relationships.
The curriculum at Upton Junior School is designed to promote both academic achievement and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on the PSHE curriculum, which aligns with its values, encouraging students to understand their own emotions and those of others. Additionally, British Values such as democracy and mutual respect are incorporated throughout the teaching, ensuring a well-rounded education.
Upton Junior School also prioritises the well-being of its students through various policies and support systems, including a focus on emotional resilience and safe learning environments. The school is part of the Viking Academy Trust, which provides additional governance and resources to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.
The curriculum at Upton Junior School is designed to promote both academic achievement and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on the PSHE curriculum, which aligns with its values, encouraging students to understand their own emotions and those of others. Additionally, British Values such as democracy and mutual respect are incorporated throughout the teaching, ensuring a well-rounded education.
Upton Junior School also prioritises the well-being of its students through various policies and support systems, including a focus on emotional resilience and safe learning environments. The school is part of the Viking Academy Trust, which provides additional governance and resources to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.
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- School Calendar (calendar)
- Upton rated 'Outstanding' in all four areas Ofsted judge Upton as Outstanding in all four areas from their January inspection (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- VIKING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 512
- Pupils
- 516
- Boys
- 272
- Girls
- 244
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 516 | 272 | 244 | 512 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 511 | 266 | 245 | 512 | 23.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 507 | 245 | 262 | 512 | 18.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 507 | 245 | 262 | 512 | 18.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 515 | 231 | 284 | 512 | 17.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 513 | 232 | 281 | 512 | 11.70 |
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