Whitehill Primary School
Gravesend, DA12 5HN · Kent · primary school
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400th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 1,964 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitehill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in April 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French, Forest School, Art, Lego and Yoga clubs, play football, basketball, gymnastics or multisports, and sing in the choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 515 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 to close the gap between current results and national expectations? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitehill Primary School
Overview
Whitehill Primary School requires improvement in overall effectiveness and the quality of education. Behaviour and attitudes are good, and personal development is also good. However, the school's leadership and management require improvement.
Strengths
- Children flourish in early years, with a rich environment and well-planned activities.
- Transition is impressive, and provision for pupils with SEND is effective from early years onwards.
- The school encourages staff to share expertise to ensure inclusive provision.
- Behaviour has significantly improved and is now good overall, with staff managing minor distractions well.
- The school promotes personal development well, with diverse clubs and opportunities for pupils to develop their talents.
Areas to improve
- The school has not identified precise knowledge for pupils to learn in all subjects, resulting in lessons not consistently ensuring that pupils learn and remember essential content.
- Staff do not consistently identify pupils' mistakes or misconceptions, which prevents pupils from achieving more highly across the curriculum.
- Stakeholder engagement remains a challenge, with the school not yet ensuring that all parents and staff feel positive about the school.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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