The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 50.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Melanie O'Dell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Barton Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barton Junior School?
Barton Junior School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barton Junior School take?
Barton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barton Junior School?
Barton Junior School is in Dover, CT16 2ND, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Barton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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