Swalecliffe Community Primary School
URN: 118558 • Whitstable CT5 2PH
Overview
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Cooper (since 2023) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Sarah Watson, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227272101
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridgefield Road, Whitstable CT5 2PH
Summary
Swalecliffe Community Primary School, located in Whitstable, Kent, is a mixed foundation school with a current enrolment of 500 pupils, set against a capacity of 630. The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued. The ethos prioritises the well-being of students, recognising that a happy child is more likely to succeed academically. The school's guiding principles include being 'Ready, Respectful, Safe,' fostering a culture of respect and high expectations.
The curriculum at Swalecliffe is broad and child-centred, focusing on essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while ensuring that learning is engaging and relevant to students. The school places significant emphasis on early years education, aiming to set a strong foundation for future learning.
As a Co-operative Trust Foundation School, Swalecliffe collaborates with local schools to enhance educational standards and community ties. This partnership approach supports continuous improvement and aims to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and contribute to their children's educational journey.
The curriculum at Swalecliffe is broad and child-centred, focusing on essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while ensuring that learning is engaging and relevant to students. The school places significant emphasis on early years education, aiming to set a strong foundation for future learning.
As a Co-operative Trust Foundation School, Swalecliffe collaborates with local schools to enhance educational standards and community ties. This partnership approach supports continuous improvement and aims to provide the best possible outcomes for all learners. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and contribute to their children's educational journey.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- SEN&D (sen)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Latest Events (calendar)
- Sports Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 500
- Boys
- 271
- Girls
- 229
- FSM %
- 17.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 500 | 271 | 229 | 630 | 17.80 |
2024-09-11 | 544 | 299 | 245 | 660 | 18.20 |
2023-09-11 | 586 | 322 | 264 | 660 | 16.20 |
2022-09-11 | 586 | 322 | 264 | 660 | 16.20 |
2021-09-11 | 600 | 323 | 277 | 660 | 15.20 |
2020-09-11 | 616 | 316 | 300 | 660 | 12.00 |
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