The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (128% full)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 307
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
- Head
- Miss Mags Sexton (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG
Town setting
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LINK19 College
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Secondary · 702m away
Raynehurst Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Tymberwood Academy
Primary · 790m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Primary · 825m away
Thamesview School
Secondary · 874m away
Gravesend Grammar School
Secondary · 986m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Westcourt Primary School?
Westcourt Primary School currently has 307 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westcourt Primary School take?
Westcourt Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westcourt Primary School?
Westcourt Primary School is in Gravesend, DA12 4JG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westcourt Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westcourt Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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