White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

A good academy converter school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School.

Dover, CT170LB Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
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
St Radigund's Road
Dover, CT170LB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138168
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
St Radigund's Road, Dover, CT17 0LB
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
360 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
281
Free School Meals
70.9% (199 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 102.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 100.0
2024 106.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+6.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
28
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
281 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+6.5 per year)

Up 6.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Unique • Confident • Valued"

Unique Confident Valued

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Castle welcomes families and describes White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School as a welcoming, pupil-centred school in Dover that is part of the Samphire Star Education Trust. The message emphasizes high standards of teaching and learning, a supportive community, and invites prospective parents to arrange a visit.

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle phonics is used to teach early reading. Cross-curricular text focus in English writing across year groups. Hands-on science investigations with cross-curricular links. Curriculum enriched with field trips and real-world contexts. Ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum designed to prepare for lifelong learning.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and CAST

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