Westcourt Primary School, Gravesend
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Westcourt Primary School is a warm, friendly place where children are happy and safe. The school has high ambitions for all pupils and teaches them knowledge and skills across a strong curriculum. Pupils produce high-quality work, behave well, and benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities including clubs, theatre visits, and community engagement.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum that is clear and matches pupil needs and interests
- Strong teaching of reading, writing and mathematics with effective catch-up support
- Positive behaviour and purposeful, calm atmosphere in classrooms
- Wide range of clubs, visits and enrichment activities that prepare pupils for life in modern Britain
- Effective support for pupils' emotional wellbeing and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in foundation subjects is not yet well adapted to meet the needs of some pupils with SEND
- Some pupils with SEND do not always gain the knowledge needed in non-English and maths subjects
- School attendance has been low in the past, though improvements are now being made
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff supporting pupils with care and compassion when needed.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, Anti-Bullying Crew, Learning Council, school clubs, Shakespeare theatre performance, care home singing visits
Westcourt Primary School has successfully maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils are happy, safe, and receive a warm welcome in this friendly school where they form positive relationships and engage enthusiastically with their learning.
At a Glance
51.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 64%. Maths has declined from 70% to 51%. Writing has declined from 68% to 56%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
285 pupils
240 capacity
45 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Gravesend
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gravesend
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.52015%
Overall absence
21.78571%
Persistent absence
280
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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