Whitfield Aspen School

A good community school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitfield Aspen School.

Dover, CT163LJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 June 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mayfield Road
Whitfield
Dover, CT163LJ
Phone
1304821526
Website
whitfieldaspenschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118459
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Mayfield Road, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3LJ
Website
www.whitfieldaspenschool.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
682 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
610
Free School Meals
38.0% (232 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
29.5% (180 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Whitfield Aspen School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
610 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We will ALL succeed!"

Learn together Aspiration Imagination Determination

Head Teacher's Message

Whitfield Aspen School presents a caring, inclusive learning community where mainstream and SRP pupils learn together. The headteacher highlights the school motto of learning together with Aspiration, Imagination and Determination, invites visits, and emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the Samphire Learning Hub to support learners. The two-site model (Mayfield for Early Years–Year 3 and Richmond for Years 4–6) and emphasis on confidence and independence are noted themes.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dance Club SIBS Club Young Carers School Council Science Club Science in Action Farm School

Sports

Trampolining Archery Judo Football

Facilities

Forest School/Open grounds ICT resources Two campuses: Mayfield site (Early Years to Year 3) and Richmond site (Year 4 to Year 6)

Curriculum Highlights

Pathway-based curriculum framework across Pathways 1–4 with BAD language (Basic understanding, Advancing, Deep) to assess learning Continuous Provision: ongoing opportunities to learn with repetition and regular revisiting of concepts Cultural Experiences designed to enrich language and understanding of the wider world Pathway 3 uses Chris Quigley Depth of Learning tracker (Footprints and Pebbles); Pathway 4 uses Depth of Learning tracker (Pebbles and Milestones) Pathway 4 aligns with the National Curriculum and Recovery Curriculum where indicated

Admissions Criteria

Our Admissions Policy conforms to the generic 'Schools Admissions Criteria' set up by Kent County Council. Please follow this link to access the current and forthcoming year's Admissions Criteria: Admissions Criteria

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