Whitstable Junior School, Whitstable
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whitstable Junior School creates a warm, caring environment where children feel happy and safe. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, and offers an impressive range of clubs and enrichment activities. Reading is taught effectively with strong support for struggling readers, and the school's values are woven throughout every aspect of school life.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe and well cared for with highly effective pastoral support
- Reading is prioritized effectively, with good support for struggling readers
- Strong identification and support for pupils with SEND, who learn well alongside classmates
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with enthusiastic teaching
- Impressive range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Expectations of what pupils can achieve are not always consistent across the school
- Teachers do not always identify when pupils are ready to move on to the next stage of learning, leaving some with unnoticed gaps
- Some teaching does not adapt quickly enough to address misconceptions or gaps in pupil knowledge
- Recent mathematics results were lower than in previous years (though improving with new staff training)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff readily available to listen to pupils' concerns and a nurturing approach that prioritizes pupil well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Glee club, animation club, craft club, sports clubs, museum visits, historical site visits
Whitstable Junior School has maintained good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending the school, feel happy and safe, and benefit from effective pastoral support and a broad curriculum.
At a Glance
32.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 81%. Maths has improved from 58% to 77%. Writing has improved from 72% to 79%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.8
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
202 pupils
255 capacity
53 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Whitstable
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Whitstable
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)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.23528%
Overall absence
18.4466%
Persistent absence
206
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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