White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

About White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 288 pupils on roll. It is part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

288 / 360 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

St Radigund's Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0LB

Phone

01304206174

Headteacher

Helen Castle

Website

http://www.whitecliffsprimary.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School?

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School have?

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School has 288 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School part of an academy trust?

Yes — White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School?

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is located at St Radigund's Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0LB.