Upton Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Upton Junior School
Address: Upton Junior School, Edge End Road
Town/City: Broadstairs
County: Kent
Postcode: CT10 2AH
Telephone Number: 01843 861393
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Viking Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Miss Darci Arthur
Capacity: 512
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 515 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.8%

Location and administration

URN: 143220
DfE Number: 886/2523
UKPRN: 10057856
UPRN: 100062627193
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Thanet (E07000114)
Constituency: East Thanet (E14001216)
Electoral Ward: Viking (E05005101)

Easting & Northing: 638779E, 167831N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 21' 35.86" N 1° 25' 42.88" E
Plus Code: 9F339C5H+XC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Darci Arthur - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Paul Austin - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Daniel Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2030.
  • Mr Jack Collison - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Mr Robin Henry Curtis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Linda Felstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 January 2028.
  • Paul Luxmoore - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • John McLeod - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Isobel Reed - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 October 2027.
  • Andy Somers - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2030.
  • Matthew Trusty - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mr Mark Webb - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Lesley White - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Michael White - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2026.