Barton Junior School
Barton Road, Dover, CT16 2ND
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
216
Headteacher
Miss Melanie O'Dell
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Barton Junior School
Based in Dover, Barton Junior School is a primary school for children aged 7 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 216 pupils. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Miss Melanie O'Dell leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 10 July 2024, Barton Junior School was judged Good. 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 66% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 6.5%, which is attendance of about 93.5% (2024/25). Around 55.0% 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 Barton Junior School
You apply for a place at Barton 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
Barton 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.
Before and after school
For working families the school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Barton Junior School contact details and location
You will find Barton Junior School at Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND. The school office can be reached on 01304 201643. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Barton Junior School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Barton 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 Barton 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 offerBarton Junior School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Barton Junior School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Barton Junior School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Barton Junior School term dates: Barton Junior School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
The school has published a 2026-27 calendar
Barton Junior School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Barton Junior School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Barton Junior School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Barton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Barton Junior School Good at its inspection on 10 July 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Barton Junior School and what ages does it take?
Barton Junior School has around 216 pupils on roll and covers ages 7 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Barton Junior School offer?
Barton 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.
Does Barton Junior School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Barton Junior School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Barton Junior School's term dates and INSET days?
Barton 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 Barton Junior School and how do I contact the school?
Barton Junior School is at Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND. The office number is 01304 201643. 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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