Upton Junior School
Edge End Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2AH
Ofsted inspection
Rated across 4 areas
Inspected 07/01/2025 · Ofsted no longer gives a single grade
See the Ofsted ratingsPupils
516
Ages
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
516
Headteacher
Miss Darci Arthur
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Rated across 4 areas
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Upton Junior School
Upton Junior School is a mixed primary school based in Broadstairs for children aged 7 to 11. It has roughly 516 pupils on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Broadstairs on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Miss Darci Arthur leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 7 January 2025, Upton Junior School was judged Outstanding. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 70% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.4%, which is attendance of about 95.6% (2024/25). Around 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Upton Junior School
You apply for a place at Upton Junior School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Upton Junior School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Upton Junior School contact details and location
You will find Upton Junior School at Edge End Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AH. The school office can be reached on 01843 861393. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted did not give a single overall grade at this inspection (its policy from September 2024).
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Based on the Ofsted inspection of 07/01/2025.
Upton Junior School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Upton Junior School does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Upton Junior School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerUpton Junior School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Upton Junior School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Upton Junior School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Upton Junior School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Upton Junior School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Upton Junior School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Upton Junior School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Upton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Upton Junior School Outstanding at its inspection on 7 January 2025. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Upton Junior School and what ages does it take?
Upton Junior School has around 516 pupils on roll and covers ages 7 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Upton Junior School offer?
Upton Junior School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Upton Junior School's term dates and INSET days?
Upton Junior School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Upton Junior School and how do I contact the school?
Upton Junior School is at Edge End Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AH. The office number is 01843 861393. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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