The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 1–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 619
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Head
- Ms Debra Hines (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitstable Junior School
Primary · 940m away
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Primary · 949m away
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
ISP School Whitstable
Independent · 1.4km away
Westmeads Community Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Whitstable School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Joy Lane Primary Foundation School?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School currently has 619 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Joy Lane Primary Foundation School take?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School caters for pupils aged 1 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is in Whitstable, CT5 4LT, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Joy Lane Primary Foundation School have a sixth form?
No, Joy Lane Primary Foundation School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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