The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 630
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Jason Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Mayfield Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDover Christ Church Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Sallygate School
Independent · 1.9km away
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
River Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Guston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitfield Aspen School's Ofsted rating?
Whitfield Aspen School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitfield Aspen School?
Whitfield Aspen School currently has 630 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitfield Aspen School take?
Whitfield Aspen School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitfield Aspen School?
Whitfield Aspen School is in Dover, CT16 3LJ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitfield Aspen School have a sixth form?
No, Whitfield Aspen School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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