Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School.

Whitstable, CT51AY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
24 January 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Whitstable, CT51AY

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118737
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AY
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Canterbury
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
212
Free School Meals
17.5% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 107.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 107.0
2024 103.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
212 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -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

"Love, Learning and Laughter"

Love Joy Goodness Resilience Trust

Church of England; as a church school, collective worship is central to the school day and the school has strong links with local churches.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Ellen Taylor emphasizing a proud, caring school community with strong church links and inviting visits to the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lighthouse Keeper's Club - Breakfast & Afterschool Club

Curriculum Highlights

English Writing Phonics Reading SPaG Maths Science Religious Education Art & Design Computing Design and Technology Geography History Music Physical Education Relationship, Health and Sex Education Spanish

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Lighthouse Keeper's Club provides breakfast and after-school care.

SEND Provision

Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed is described as an inclusive school that provides for pupils with SEND, with or without Education Health Care Plans, and uses SEN provision processes including SEN Register and external specialist involvement when needed.

Admissions Criteria

The school’s admission arrangements do not discriminate against disabled children or those with SEND; decisions on admission for pupils with an Education Health and Care Plan are made by the Local Authority.

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