Whitstable Junior School
Whitstable, CT5 1DB · Kent · primary school
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145th 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,194 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitstable Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Animation Club, take violin, viola or drumming lessons, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 255. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Whitstable Junior School
Overview
Whitstable Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending the school, feeling happy and safe within a community that prioritises their well-being and offers strong pastoral support. The curriculum is described as broad and ambitious, with staff demonstrating sound subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe, with "highly effective" pastoral support and quick settling for new arrivals.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and visits.
- Staff teach with enthusiasm and clarity, and reading is a clear priority with effective support for those finding it difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive effective support from well-trained staff.
- Governors take a keen interest in pupil learning, offering support and challenge to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Expectations of what pupils can achieve are not always consistent, resulting in work that does not always encourage "deeper thinking" or high-quality outcomes.
- Teaching is not always adapted to address misconceptions or gaps in learning, leaving some pupils with unnoticed knowledge gaps.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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