St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Broadstairs, CT10 3EP · Kent · primary school
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174th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.8/10 against 2,230 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding Club, Magic Club, and Lego Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils ‘rightly say that this school is amazing’, benefiting from ‘high expectations for learning and behaviour’ that enable all to thrive. Leaders have created a ‘highly effective and interesting curriculum’ that inspires pupils, resulting in an environment where ‘learning takes place without interruption’ and staff are ‘very well supported’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘extremely ambitious’, with pupils encouraged to ‘connect their learning across the wider curriculum’ and apply ‘key technical vocabulary’ with confidence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘enjoy the same interesting curriculum as their peers’, supported by specific adaptations that help them ‘achieve highly’.
- There is a ‘strong focus on reading in all subjects’, with leaders swiftly supporting those who need help and pupils enjoying ‘interesting, diverse’ books.
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils learning about finance, diversity, and careers, including speaking with ‘astronauts on the international space station’.
- Staff are ‘happy’ due to strong leadership that is ‘mindful of their workload and well-being’ and provides ‘high-quality and purposeful professional development’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that governors and leaders are ‘dedicated to improving this already successful school further’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving necessary training, ‘highly effective records’ kept, and pupils demonstrating a ‘strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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