Whitstable Junior School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
232
AGES
7 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
unlock
UNLOCK

Can I Get My Child Into This School?

Enter a postcode to see where you live on the map
heatmap example
Sample Map Only
Very Likely
Likely
Less Likely

This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
03000 41 21 21

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/06/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
49%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



Unlock The Rest Of The Data Now
We've Helped 20 Million Parents
  • See All Official School Data
  • View Catchment Area Maps
  • Access 2024 League Tables
  • Read Real Parent Reviews
  • Unlock 2024 Star Ratings
  • Easily Choose Your #1 School
£19.95
Per month

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Oxford Street
Whitstable
CT5 1DB
01227272385

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You have ensured that the school continues to improve since your appointment as headteacher. You have led the school through various staff changes. You have reorganised the senior leadership team and strengthened the capacity for further improvement. You, your team and the governors share a clear vision and are ambitious for all the pupils to do well and have a rich range of experiences. The pupils and their well-being are at the heart of everything you do. Staff morale is high. You have secured the confidence of the staff in your leadership. They are proud to work at the school and feel well supported, valued and respected. Staff work well together as a strongly supportive team. One member of staff wrote, ‘The culture and focus are on helping and supporting each other.’ You and your staff have fostered a strong and inclusive ethos. One parent wrote: ‘We hugely value the school’s focus on equality, inclusion and the celebration of each child and their personal potential and achievements.’ This is a happy, calm and orderly school. Pupils are polite and friendly and behave well. They enjoy coming to school. Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils mean that pupils want to do well and have positive attitudes to learning. Pupils show resilience as learners, know that their efforts are valued and are proud of their achievements. Your focus on outdoor learning is having a very positive impact. Year 6 pupils were inspired to make excellent progress in writing haiku poems while around the pond. They said that they love learning outside because ‘It’s peaceful, calm and we can concentrate and get good ideas.’ In response to Parent View, Ofsted’s online survey, parents and carers show that they are very supportive and positive about the school and your leadership. These positive views were echoed by parents I spoke to in the playground. Typically, parents commented on the good support and care their children receive, the creative lessons and the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Parents also appreciate the fact that you, senior leaders and teachers have a visible and accessible presence in the school. One parent wrote: ‘The teachers are accessible to both pupils and parents, the after-school clubs are amazing and it is such a happy learning environment. The head and leadership team are at the gate at each pick-up and drop-off, addressing all the children by name.’ The aspects identified for improvement at the last inspection have been addressed successfully. Pupils make good progress across a range of subjects. Work is pitched more accurately so that pupils achieve well. There is, however, a little inconsistency in the expectations for achievement across the classes. The proportion of pupils achieving the age-related or higher standards by the end of Year 6 has increased year on year since the last inspection. In 2018, standards in reading, writing and mathematics were above the national averages. Your checks on pupils’ progress and the strengths and weaknesses of the school are robust and based on a range of monitoring activities. These effectively drive and give a clear steer for school improvement. Your improvement plans have helpful milestones for success which enable you, senior leaders and governors to evaluate effectively the success of the actions you are taking and to accurately determine the next steps. Your improvement plans show that you acknowledge the further work to be done to build on the successful actions already taken to develop your curriculum. Leaders at all levels are enthusiastic and well informed in their areas of responsibility. Leaders provide effective training, support and guidance to colleagues. Their work has a positive impact on improvement. Work in pupils’ mathematics books, for example, and the school’s assessment of pupils’ progress show that the actions taken by leaders are making a difference and improving pupils’ achievement. Leaders acknowledge that the curriculum has been enlivened and enriched but needs more work. Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and meet statutory requirements. There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school, and pupils are well protected and looked after. Pupils working around the school pond, for example, were given clear reminders about staying safe. Staff have a clear understanding of their responsibilities because they receive regular training and updates to include any change or additions to the guidance. There are clear procedures, which are well known to staff, should they have any concerns.

Whitstable Junior School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>14} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>88, "no"=>12} UNLOCK Figures based on 73 responses up to 18-06-2019

Responses taken from Ofsted Parent View

Your rating:
Review guidelines
  • Do explain who you are and your relationship to the school e.g. ‘I am a parent…’
  • Do back up your opinion with examples or clear reasons but, remember, it’s your opinion not fact.
  • Don’t use bad or aggressive language.
  • Don't go in to detail about specific staff or pupils. Individual complaints should be directed to the school.
  • Do go to the relevant authority is you have concerns about a serious issue such as bullying, drug abuse or bad management.
Read the full review guidelines and where to find help if you have serious concerns about a school.
We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. Please see our T&Cs and Privacy Policy for details of how we treat registered emails with TLC.


News, Photos and Open Days from Whitstable Junior School

We are waiting for this school to upload information. Represent this school?
Register your details to add open days, photos and news.

Do you represent
Whitstable Junior School?

Register to add photos, news and download your Certificate of Excellence 2023/24

*Official school administrator email addresses

(eg [email protected]). Details will be verified.

Questions? Email [email protected]

We're here to help your school to add information for parents.

Thank you for registering your details

A member of the School Guide team will verify your details within 2 working days and provide further detailed instructions for setting up your School Noticeboard.

For any questions please email [email protected]