How many pupils does Joy Lane Primary Foundation School have?

Joy Lane Primary Foundation School has 619 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Joy Lane Primary Foundation School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Joy Lane Primary Foundation School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is part of The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust.

Where is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School?

Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is located at Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT.

Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

1–11

Ages

619

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is a foundation school in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 1–11. It has 619 pupils on roll. It is part of The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 1–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 619 / 630 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

22.7%

Free school meals

3.5%

EAL

8.1%

SEN support

11.5%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

15.1%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

35.95

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

17.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

50.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -6.1 vs 2023/24

£42,637

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,216 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,192

Spend per pupil

£8,003

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT
Phone: 01227261430
Headteacher: Debra Hines
Website: www.joylane.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School?: Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is a foundation school in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 1–11.
How many pupils does Joy Lane Primary Foundation School have?: Joy Lane Primary Foundation School has 619 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Joy Lane Primary Foundation School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at Joy Lane Primary Foundation School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is part of The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust.
Where is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School?: Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is located at Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT.

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