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Whitstable Junior School
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| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Work in pupils鈥� mathematics books shows that the actions taken by leaders are improving pupils鈥� achievement. Pupils make good progress across a range of subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has been enlivened and enriched, offering exciting, creative, and investigative work.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum needs further development to ensure greater depth in learning, challenge, and progression of skills for all groups of pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing and mathematics were above national averages in 2018.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and behave well, showing resilience and positive attitudes to learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Various initiatives to improve spelling have been introduced, with improving scores noted.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong and inclusive ethos; pupils with SEND are supported well and celebrated for their achievements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, and pupils feel safe and well looked after.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear procedures and regular training ensure that staff understand their responsibilities.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive and positive about the school and its leadership.
Parental Involvement: Teachers and leaders have a visible presence, making them accessible to both pupils and parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities appreciated by parents and pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Focus on outdoor learning has a very positive impact, making learning peaceful, calm, and inspiring.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers feel well supported, valued, and respected.
Impact on Student Progress: Leadership ensures improved pupil achievement through effective training and support.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Robust checks on pupils' progress guide effective school improvement plans.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistency in expectations for achievement across classes, but overall effective teaching.
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About Us
Whitstable Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 223 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children from many social and economic backgrounds are admitted to Whitstable Junior School, which is an inclusive institution. Our Behaviour Policy is based on and backed by our Core Values and Community Code, The Whitstable Way. Each year group has the opportunity to earn one of the four honours.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.01% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 3 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 11.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 1 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 10.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitstable Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
