Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Whitstable, CT5 2PH · Kent · primary school
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304th 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 the 3,864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Swalecliffe Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 492 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 literacy? What specific enrichment opportunities are available for children who finish their core work early? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Overview
Swalecliffe Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a positive environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with a curriculum that places reading at its heart and fosters high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are ambitious and live up to the school rules of ‘ready, respectful and safe’, treating each other with kindness.
- The school provides a broad and well-sequenced curriculum, with mathematics teaching identified as a particular strength.
- Reading is prioritised, with stimulating texts central to the curriculum and books closely matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well alongside their peers through careful adaptations and targeted support.
- Governors are well informed, supporting and challenging staff rigorously while promoting staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Additional support for some weaker readers is not fully effective; interventions must be matched to pupils’ needs precisely to improve fluency.
- In some subjects, pupils do not make clear links in their learning or build on previous knowledge effectively enough, limiting achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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