St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Northwood Road, Whitstable, CT5 2EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a primary school in Whitstable for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 3rd of 5 primary schools in Whitstable. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
The values of 'joy, courage, honesty, excellence and community' are threaded through daily life at St Mary's. Pupils enjoy school and feel safe here. They trust adults to help them if they have a problem. The school teaches pupils to accept and celebrate people's differences. Pupils behave well, showing consideration and respect for each other. They understand that some pupils might need extra help to keep calm and focused on their learning. The school has an ambitious curriculum and has high expectations of what pupils will learn, right from the start of early years. Teachers make sure that work is well-structured and interesting. Pupils benefit from trips and experiences outside the school. These trips help bring learning to life. They enjoy attending clubs and activities, such as music, sports and coding. This develops their interests and talents well. Serving the community is a priority. Pupils care for the local environment by adopting a section of the beach and by planting bulbs in the town garden. 'Mini Vinnies' raise funds for charitable causes and support the school's food bank. Pupils have opportunities to learn about becoming active and responsible citizens. Many enjoy taking on important leadership roles, such as librarians, prefects and house captains.
What the school should improve
- The mathematics curriculum does not provide enough opportunities for pupils to demonstrate their thinking or reasoning. While pupils show fluency in methods and operations, and undertake problem-solving, they do not routinely explain answers, justify methods or think more deeply about the efficiency of calculations. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum provides regular opportunities for pupils to show their reasoning skills.
- Parental engagement is not as effective as it could be. A minority of parents do not feel that the school communicates or engages with them sufficiently well. Leaders should ensure that engagement with all parents is productive and purposeful.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
301 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmeads Community Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Whitstable Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Swalecliffe Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michele Blunt
- Phone
- 01227272692
- Address
- Northwood Road, Whitstable, CT5 2EY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 142162
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.