Whitstable Junior School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitstable Junior School is a primary school in Whitstable for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 5 primary schools in Whitstable. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2015, report published 18 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They feel happy and safe. New pupils settle in quickly, including those joining at different times of the year or at different stages of their learning. The school cares deeply for pupils and prioritises their well-being. Pastoral support is highly effective. Pupils know that if they have any worries, staff are on hand to listen and talk to them. They also enjoy spending time with the school dog Nancy. The school's values weave through every aspect of school life. Pupils talk positively about the quality of education they enjoy and the experiences they gain as part of school life. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well alongside their classmates. Pupils behave well and show positive attitudes to their learning. They welcome visitors politely and enthusiastically. The school recognises that pupils did not achieve as well in mathematics as they could have in the 2024 national curriculum tests. Leaders have acted decisively to address this to ensure pupils have the mathematical knowledge they need. A broad range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities are deliberately planned into the curriculum. Pupils take on responsibilities that help others. Peer mediators help resolve feelings of upset at breaktime and lunchtime.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes expectations of what pupils can achieve are not consistent. The work given to pupils does not always give them opportunities to develop deeper thinking. As a result, some pupils do not produce work that is of a high quality. The school needs to ensure that all staff have ambitious expectations and that the work given to pupils ensures they can achieve as much as they could across the curriculum.
- Some teaching is not adapted to respond to any misconceptions or gaps in pupils' learning. As a result, some pupils have gaps in what they know and remember. The school needs to ensure that teachers have the expertise to assess accurately where pupils have gaps and address them promptly across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 255
Schools near Whitstable Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Westmeads Community Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsten Collin
- Phone
- 01227272385
- Address
- Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DB
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118364
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.