Best Primary Schools in Whitstable
8 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Whitstable, 8 primary schools (36.4% of 22) educate 2,201 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.70, compared to the national average of 18.10.
- Whitstable's primary schools have 21.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, lower than the national average of 23.8%, with 13.4% having special educational needs.
- Ofsted inspections in Whitstable show 83.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 4 Good out of 6 inspected, and 1 Requires Improvement.
- Primary schools in Whitstable spend £6,991 per pupil, below the national average of £7,460, with 61.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 15.9% experiencing persistent absence.
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Provisions & SEN
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
Westmeads Community Infant School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
State · Primary · Ages 2–7
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
Whitstable Junior School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Whitstable?
There are 8 primary schools in Whitstable, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Whitstable?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Whitstable include The Far Academy CIC, St Alphege Church of England Infant School, and Westmeads Community Infant School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Whitstable?
Whitstable has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 are rated Good, meaning 86% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Whitstable ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Whitstable perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Whitstable, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Whitstable primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Whitstable is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Whitstable?
When choosing a primary school in Whitstable, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 8 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Whitstable | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,991 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.