Whitstable Junior School
URN: 118364 • Whitstable CT5 1DB
Overview
- Name
- Whitstable Junior School
- URN
- 118364
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Kent (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227272385
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DB
Summary
Whitstable Junior School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Whitstable, Kent, with a current enrolment of 200 pupils and a capacity of 255. The school prioritises creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and heard. The ethos is centred around personal and spiritual development, fostering strong relationships based on mutual respect, and ensuring that children have the best opportunities for success.
The curriculum at Whitstable Junior School is designed to be vibrant and engaging, motivating students to achieve their full potential. Dedicated teachers support each child's learning journey, promoting confidence and happiness within the school community. The school values—determination, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and caring—are integral to daily interactions among pupils, staff, and parents.
Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school's supportive approach, particularly during challenging times. The school actively communicates with families, ensuring that they feel welcomed and involved in their children's education. Whitstable Junior School aims to be a place where children can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to the wider community.
The curriculum at Whitstable Junior School is designed to be vibrant and engaging, motivating students to achieve their full potential. Dedicated teachers support each child's learning journey, promoting confidence and happiness within the school community. The school values—determination, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and caring—are integral to daily interactions among pupils, staff, and parents.
Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school's supportive approach, particularly during challenging times. The school actively communicates with families, ensuring that they feel welcomed and involved in their children's education. Whitstable Junior School aims to be a place where children can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to the wider community.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Capacity
- 255
- Pupils
- 200
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 32.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 200 | 114 | 86 | 255 | 32.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 123 | 100 | 255 | 30.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 253 | 127 | 126 | 255 | 24.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 253 | 127 | 126 | 260 | 24.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 255 | 119 | 136 | 300 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 272 | 132 | 140 | 300 | 12.10 |
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