Dane Court Grammar School vs Upton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 708 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
Upton Junior School
Broadstairs · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
515 students
| Measure | Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs, South East | Upton Junior School Broadstairs, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 679 | #949 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #261 of 4,090 | #5299 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,152 | 515 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 515 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Broadstairs | Broadstairs |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | danecourt.kent.sch.uk/ | www.uptonjunior.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dane Court Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 62.7).
- •Dane Court Grammar School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 515.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dane Court Grammar School better than Upton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Dane Court Grammar School ranks higher (90.0 vs 62.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dane Court Grammar School and Upton Junior School?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Broadstairs and Broadstairs in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dane Court Grammar School: 1,152. Upton Junior School: 515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dane Court Grammar School and Upton Junior School rank in South East?
Dane Court Grammar School is 77th of 679 and Upton Junior School is 949th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).