Westmeads Community Infant School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

50.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement

Overall effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Last inspected: 17 May 2022
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Cromwell Road

Whitstable, CT51NA
Phone: 1227272995
Website: westmeads.kent.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 118363
Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Address: Cromwell Road, Whitstable, CT5 1NA
Website: www.westmeads.kent.sch.uk/
Age range: 2-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 219 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 143
Free School Meals: 19.0% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 1.4% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.8%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 10.4%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 10.4 (7.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 4.2 (2.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 12 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 24; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 143 pupils; 2-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all"

Curiosity Independence Perseverance Love and Kindness Respect Equity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Kirsty White, emphasising high expectations, core values (independence, love, curiosity, kindness, perseverance, equity), an ambitious research-led curriculum, and a strong focus on outdoor learning and community involvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

tag rugby dance

Facilities

Forest School Canopy School Coastal School Outdoor Nursery Onsite library with sensory cave and treehouse Outdoor areas in every classroom In-house kitchen (Little Kitchen) School minibus Onsite kiln for art

Curriculum Highlights

Arts and Design curriculum aligned to each topic with an on-site kiln; specialist music and drumming teachers Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum, including Forest School, Canopy School, and Coastal School experiences Topic-based, enquiry-led learning with a strong emphasis on vocabulary and long-term memory

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is available for families needing extended hours: Morning session (7:30 AM – 8:50 AM) including a healthy breakfast; Afternoon session (15:30 PM – 18:00 PM) with a light snack. Admissions are processed by the school office. Wraparound can be topped up at an additional cost.