Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Swalecliffe Community Primary School is a primary school in Whitstable for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 5th of 5 primary schools in Whitstable. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2013, report published 19 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils are ambitious to live up to the school rules of 'ready, respectful and safe'. The school ensures that there is a high priority given to fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils. There is a positive environment in classrooms. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils recognise how to treat each other with kindness. On the rare occasions bullying occurs, adults take effective action to swiftly resolve it. Pupils focus well on their learning. Adults have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils with SEND achieve well alongside their peers. The school puts reading at the heart of the curriculum. Good-quality key texts throughout the curriculum help bring pupils' learning to life. Pupils value leadership roles, such as being 'subject champions' and serving on the school council. These responsibilities allow pupils to have an impact on the school. For example, the 'maths champions' have run a mathematics club which inspires pupils across the school. Pupils' well-being is a priority. The pastoral team and the school 'hub' provide important support for pupils, which ensures all pupils are ready to learn. Pupils are considerate of each other's needs.
What the school should improve
- Additional support for some weaker readers is not fully effective. These pupils do not read with enough fluency or confidence. The school should continue to embed the new phonics scheme and ensure that any extra interventions are matched to pupils' needs precisely.
- In some subjects, pupils are not making links in their learning or building on their previous knowledge effectively enough. This means that they do not achieve as highly as they could. The school needs to continue its work to refine the curriculum so that pupils know how their learning connects together.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
77 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
492 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Swalecliffe Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Whitstable Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Cooper
- Phone
- 01227272101
- Address
- Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2PH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118558
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.