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Barton Junior School

Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND, Kent


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.7 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
240
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at advanced levels. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation within a supportive community setting.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 October 2014Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.66%Top 47% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other6.9%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black African2.3%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.13511, 1.30381 · CT16 2ND

School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN138169
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Barton Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Barton Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2014.

Is Barton Junior School a good school?

Barton Junior School scores 48.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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