How many pupils does Barton Junior School have?

Barton Junior School has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Barton Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Barton Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Barton Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Barton Junior School is part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Barton Junior School?

Barton Junior School is located at Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND.

Barton Junior School

Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

66%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

216

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Barton Junior School

Barton Junior School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. It is part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 216 / 240 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

55%

Free school meals

13.9%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

15.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

66%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

20.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.7

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

18.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24

6.94

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£48,266

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£8,194 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,602

Spend per pupil

£7,185

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND
Phone: 01304201643
Principal: Melanie O'Dell
Website: www.bartonjuniorschool.org/

Academy Trust

SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barton Junior School?: Barton Junior School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Barton Junior School have?: Barton Junior School has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Barton Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 66% of pupils at Barton Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Barton Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Barton Junior School is part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Barton Junior School?: Barton Junior School is located at Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ND.

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