St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
URN: 142162 • Whitstable CT5 2EY
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
- URN
- 142162
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michele Blunt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01227272692
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northwood Road, Whitstable CT5 2EY
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Whitstable, Kent, is a mixed academy converter catering to 311 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school embraces a strong Catholic ethos, aiming to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The school's vision and mission statement highlight its commitment to nurturing the spiritual, academic, and personal development of each child.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating core subjects alongside opportunities for creative and physical development. The school places a significant emphasis on British values, ensuring that students learn the importance of respect, tolerance, and community engagement. Additional support is available through the Whole School Provision Plan and the SEND Information Report, which outlines the resources and strategies in place for children with special educational needs.
St Mary's actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between families and the school. The school also provides resources for remote learning and maintains an engaging library to support students' literacy and learning needs. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating core subjects alongside opportunities for creative and physical development. The school places a significant emphasis on British values, ensuring that students learn the importance of respect, tolerance, and community engagement. Additional support is available through the Whole School Provision Plan and the SEND Information Report, which outlines the resources and strategies in place for children with special educational needs.
St Mary's actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between families and the school. The school also provides resources for remote learning and maintains an engaging library to support students' literacy and learning needs. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Our Local Governance Committee Members (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Mainstream Core Standards - Guide for Parents (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- SEN&D (sen)
- Photo Gallery of PFA Events (calendar)
- Religious Events (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 311
- Boys
- 157
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 16.10
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 311 | 157 | 154 | 420 | 16.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 343 | 168 | 175 | 420 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 391 | 184 | 207 | 420 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 391 | 184 | 207 | 420 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 408 | 193 | 215 | 420 | 9.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 194 | 220 | 420 | 5.80 |
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