SchoolScoresBarton Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
Barton Road, Dover, CT16 2ND
01304 201643 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 October 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Dover comparisons use the 13 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dover | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dover. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dover. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dover. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dover. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dover. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dover figures pool parents at the Dover schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
66% — 4 points above the Kent average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.9% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Dover. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 21 state primary schools in Dover. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Charlton CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025
- Priory Fields School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Park Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Guston CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dover, St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Vale View Community School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Barton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Barton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Barton Junior School?
80% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Barton Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138169.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.