The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
104
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.
18% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 32%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Head
- Ms Sarah Kent Kirsten Collin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alphege Church of England Infant School
Primary · Very close
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Primary · Very close
ISP School Whitstable
Independent · 477m away
Westmeads Community Infant School
Primary · 579m away
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Primary · 940m away
The Whitstable School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Primary · 1.1km away
The Far Academy CIC
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitstable Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Whitstable Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitstable Junior School?
Whitstable Junior School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitstable Junior School take?
Whitstable Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitstable Junior School?
Whitstable Junior School is in Whitstable, CT5 1DB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitstable Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Whitstable Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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