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Whitstable Junior School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.9 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
200
Capacity
255
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parental satisfaction is also noteworthy, with 84% of parents recommending the school. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child feels safe
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.0%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.35593, 1.02493 · CT5 1DB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118364
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitstable Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Whitstable Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2015.
Is Whitstable Junior School a good school?
Whitstable Junior School scores 64.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Whitstable Junior School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitstable Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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