How many pupils does Whitstable Junior School have?

Whitstable Junior School has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Whitstable Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Whitstable Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Whitstable Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whitstable Junior School is part of The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust.

Where is Whitstable Junior School?

Whitstable Junior School is located at Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB.

Whitstable Junior School

Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

200

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Whitstable Junior School

Whitstable Junior School is a foundation school in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 200 pupils on roll. It is part of The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 200 / 255 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32.7%

Free school meals

5.9%

EAL

4.5%

SEN support

22.5%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

18.4%

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.

9.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

20.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

10.16

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

£47,512

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,600 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

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.

£7,641

Spend per pupil

£7,636

Income per pupil

47%

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: Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB
Phone: 01227272385
Headteacher: Sarah Kent Kirsten Collin
Website: www.whitstable-junior.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitstable Junior School?: Whitstable Junior School is a foundation school in Whitstable, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Whitstable Junior School have?: Whitstable Junior School has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Whitstable Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Whitstable Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Whitstable Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Whitstable Junior School is part of The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust.
Where is Whitstable Junior School?: Whitstable Junior School is located at Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB.

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