We welcome you and your child to Upton Junior School. I hope that it is the beginning of a long and happy association with our school. Our aim is, at all times, to ensure that every child makes the most of his or her abilities. Success is a great motivator and all children have the right to enjoy success.

 

Head of School: Miss Darci Arthur 

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Michaela Lewis

One Childhood, One Chance: Happy, Safe, Successful. 

Upton Junior School prides itself on our vision to ensure that every child reaches their full potential during their four years with us. This is made possible through the high quality teaching and learning that we provide to enable all of our children to make good or better progress - not only reading, writing and maths, but across all curriculum areas.

Our passionate and talented staff team are key to achieving this goal. We share collective aims: we want every child in the school to be happy and safe; inspired and enthused to learn; and to experience a first-class education! We understand that all children learn differently and so we ensure that our lessons are interesting and engaging. 

The environment that we provide for the children is welcoming, stimulating and supportive. Children are motivated by their surroundings and by the many opportunities provided. Our school is a positive place to learn and develop not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.

At Upton we pride ourselves on knowing each child individually and catering for their individual needs. We recognise the importance of getting to know each and every member of our school. The children in our school feel valued and respected for their unique qualities, as well as of part of a team - Team Upton!

We fully believe that all children will attain more when home and school work in collaboration with one another. We have an ‘Open Door Policy’ and welcome you into our school at any point to discuss your child. Working together we will achieve more.

Our children are the heart of our school and their education and wellbeing are paramount to us.                                                                                                                                 

'One Childhood: One Chance!'

 

Upton Junior School

 

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF 'US'...

Upton Junior School proudly serves the seaside town of Broadstairs. We have more than 500 lively young minds at our school. Children are supported to be the best they can be by our dedicated teachers and support staff. 

Our children are confident learners who contribute to a caring and happy school community. We meet the needs of all our pupils and nurture whatever talents they may have. Our aim is to make sure that, by setting high expectations and providing targeted support to every one of our children, each will have a successful Primary education.

SCHOOL ETHOS

Whatever a child’s background or starting point, we want to make sure that they finish Year 6 with the academic skills, social skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Every lesson at our school is creative and there is plenty of time for children to think, to play, to discover and wonder.

Our school has an energy and purpose, with traditional values and social and emotional development at the centre of learning. Pupils know that good behaviour is expected of them. They are frequently praised and rewarded for trying their best and for being kind, hard-working and well-behaved.

We want the school to feel friendly and welcoming . Our children are taught to respect each other and their teachers.  There is a zero tolerance approach to any type of bullying.

We hope that Upton Junior School stands at the centre of the community. The school is well-known in the area for its heated indoor swimming pool, which is used by many other local schools and organisations. The school playing fields are used by our children, and many sports groups. The partnership between home, school and the wider community is integral to the success of Upton and we wholeheartedly believe in working together for the benefit of our children.

We look forward to getting to know you and your child during the time we will share together at Upton Junior School.

Mrs Michaela Lewis                                               Miss Darci Arthur
Executive Headteacher                                       Head of School