St Saviour's Church of England Junior School, Westgate on Sea
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Westgate on Sea. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 171st-highest of the 432 schools in Kent with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- 98% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School in detail
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As the world is rapidly changing, it is vital that we give all children a broad and balanced curriculum underpinned by a strong commitment to Christian values. We value honesty and kindness, having self-respect as well as respect for others and showing courtesy, consideration and good manners at all times to everyone in our school community."
The school runs after-school care until 5:45pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Saviour's Church of England Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 72% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Saviour's Church of England 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 Saviour's Church of England Junior School are St Crispin's Infant School (0.3 miles); Garlinge Primary School and Nursery (1.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 64% maths); Birchington Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 65% maths); and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate (2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths).
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Crispin's Infant SchoolGarlinge Primary School and NurseryBirchington Church of England Primary SchoolSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
Who goes there
37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 38 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 10 (2.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Westgate-on-Sea Rail Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Domneva Road (adjacent), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Saviour's Church of England Junior School are Ursuline College (0.3 miles), King Ethelbert School (0.5 miles) and Hartsdown Academy (1.6 miles).
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
37.0%
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 improved from 72% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.3
KS2
9
Total classes
5 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 23 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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
98%
Near capacity
376 pupils
384 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Westgate on Sea
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Westgate on Sea
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
38
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
13.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
351
Total Pupils
167
Boys
184
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,175
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,342
Per pupil
£2317k
Total funding
£205k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
14.0%
Persistent absence
386
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 Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Questions parents ask about St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Saviour's Church of England Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is St Saviour's Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Saviour's Church of England 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 Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
Classes at St Saviour's Church of England Junior School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School has around 351 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at St Saviour's Church of England Junior School in 2024/25. 14% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming St Saviour's Church of England 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 Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 23 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School is at Elm Grove, Westgate on Sea, Kent, CT8 8LD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)