How many pupils does Westmeads Community Infant School have?

Westmeads Community Infant School has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Westmeads Community Infant School?

Westmeads Community Infant School is located at Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA.

Westmeads Community Infant School

Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA

Not rated

Inspected 7 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–7

Ages

140

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Westmeads Community Infant School

Westmeads Community Infant School is a community school in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–7. It has 140 pupils on roll. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 140 / 219 (64%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 January 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

19.7%

Free school meals

7.1%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

19.3%

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.

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

6.9%

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.

7.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

5.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£47,280

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 43% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,580 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£7,759

Spend per pupil

£7,772

Income per pupil

50%

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: Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA
Phone: 01227272995
Headteacher: Kirsty White
Website: www.westmeads.kent.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westmeads Community Infant School?: Westmeads Community Infant School is a community school in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–7.
How many pupils does Westmeads Community Infant School have?: Westmeads Community Infant School has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Westmeads Community Infant School?: Westmeads Community Infant School is located at Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA.

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