St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School, Broadstairs
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Broadstairs. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 6 schools in Broadstairs with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Capacity
- 95% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School in detail
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "Thank you for your interest in our school. We are very proud of our school and feel the best way for you to find out more about us is to come along and see what we have to offer. These will be heard by the School Appeals Panel during the summer term."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Across Kent, 90% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Kent lodged 237 appeals against primary school offers; 166 reached a hearing and 18 succeeded (10.8% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School are Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 57% maths); Upton Junior School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 76% maths); and St Mildred's Primary Infant School (0.8 miles, Outstanding).
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BroadstairsUpton Junior SchoolSt Mildred's Primary Infant School
Who goes there
6.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 56 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Broadstairs Rail Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Peter's-in-Thanet School (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 162 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School are The Charles Dickens School (0.7 miles), Dane Court Grammar School (0.8 miles) and St George's Church of England Foundation School (1.1 miles).
The Charles Dickens SchoolDane Court Grammar SchoolSt George's Church of England Foundation School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
32.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
KS2
11
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
364 pupils
384 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Broadstairs
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Broadstairs
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
17.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
360
Total Pupils
195
Boys
165
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,690
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,110
Per pupil
£2082k
Total funding
£180k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
12.5%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Questions parents ask about St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
Classes at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School has around 360 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School in 2024/25. 12.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School is at Grange Road, St Peter's, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3EP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)