29/01/25
Upton rated 'Outstanding' in all four areas
Ofsted judge Upton as Outstanding in all four areas from their January inspection
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31/03/25Skill and Passion at VAT Public Speaking Competition
How do you persuade your head teacher to introduce a new subject to be taught in school? This was the tough task for young competitors taking part in the annual Viking Academy Trust public speaking challenge. The speakers had to deliver their convincing viewpoint lasting no longer than two min...Read Full Story
26/03/25Upton’s Sporting Superstars
Sport plays a big role in life at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs – and the school is celebrating more success. Team Upton’s Year 5 and 6 boys relay swimming team excelled in the Kent Primary School event at Margate’s Hartsdown Leisure Centre – and will now represent the coun...Read Full Story
24/03/25Back to the Eighties for Charity
Children and staff at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs travelled back to the 1980s for a special celebration day. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Comic Relief charity’s first ever Red Nose Day, a non uniform day allowed pupils to glam up in their finest sparkly outfits. To add to the fun...Read Full Story.jpg)
24/03/25Hugely Popular New Outdoor Play Areas
A new outdoor play project is winning many young fans at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. The fresh resource also embraces more traditional pursuits of yesteryear from skittles and dominos to rope ladders, tree swings and sandpits. The added activity attraction for lunchtimes also features table...Read Full Story
17/03/25Upton’s Cup Winning Champs
We are the champions! Footballers from Upton Juniors are celebrating winning this year’s Les Riggs Cup competition. The victorious team emphatically beat Broadstairs neighbours St Peter’s Juniors 4-1 in the tournament final held at Margate FC’s Hartsdown Park. It means the tr...Read Full Story
07/03/25Brilliant Book Day Bonanza at Upton
Wonderful words telling terrific tales took over the timetable at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs for a celebration of reading. Children and staff dressed as their favourite characters from the world of literature with amazing outfits on show in classrooms, corridors and on the school playground and...Read Full Story
26/02/25Charity Cheer from Upton Singers
Young singers from Upton Juniors in Broadstairs are on song when it comes to supporting charity. The school choir featured in a joint concert with Thanet Male Voice Choir in a special performance for the Sepsis Trust. The show, together with two other fundraisers and a generous donation from t...Read Full Story
11/02/25Serving Up A Tasty Healthy Treat at Upton
Health-conscious children have served up a tasty treat at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. As part of their Science learning about the human body the Year 3 group focused on the importance of eating a balanced diet and how it helps people stay healthy and strong. In a series of Design Technol...Read Full Story
10/02/25Fun Filled Maths Day
When it comes to a love of Maths and a desire to help children at risk you can always count upon of Upton Juniors in Broadstairs. Once again the school pulled out all the stops to promote the awareness of the vital work of the NSPCC child safety charity through its annual numbers day that is also...Read Full Story
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31/01/25Upton Is Simply OUTSTANDING - Ofsted
Upton Junior School in Broadstairs is an ‘outstanding’ centre of learning. Ofsted awarded it the top rating in all four categories inspected during a two-day visit in early January. They are quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and managem...Read Full Story