Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
URN: 135130 • Whitstable CT5 4LT
Overview
- Name
- Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
- URN
- 135130
- 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
- 64.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Debra Hines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227261430
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Joy Lane, Whitstable CT5 4LT
Summary
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School, located in Whitstable, Kent, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 619 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 630. The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters a love of learning, encouraging children to become confident and curious learners. The ethos promotes resilience, responsibility, and respect, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between home and school, inviting parents to engage in their child's development and learning. Joy Lane Primary also supports students' mental and physical health, integrating British Values into its ethos and curriculum. The school is committed to providing tailored educational experiences, including a specialist resourced provision for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
With a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, Joy Lane Primary encourages students to take an active role in their education and community. The school's vision is to equip every child with the skills and confidence needed to thrive both academically and personally.
The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between home and school, inviting parents to engage in their child's development and learning. Joy Lane Primary also supports students' mental and physical health, integrating British Values into its ethos and curriculum. The school is committed to providing tailored educational experiences, including a specialist resourced provision for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
With a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, Joy Lane Primary encourages students to take an active role in their education and community. The school's vision is to equip every child with the skills and confidence needed to thrive both academically and personally.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 1 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 619
- Boys
- 311
- Girls
- 308
- FSM %
- 24.20
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 619 | 311 | 308 | 630 | 24.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 616 | 319 | 297 | 630 | 24.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 600 | 323 | 277 | 630 | 22.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 600 | 323 | 277 | 630 | 22.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 568 | 316 | 252 | 630 | 21.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 585 | 321 | 264 | 630 | 16.90 |
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