Is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 24 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 257th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Joy Lane Primary Foundation School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 58% of pupils at Joy Lane Primary Foundation School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Joy Lane Primary Foundation School?

Applications for Reception places at Joy Lane Primary Foundation School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

Joy Lane, Whitstable, CT5 4LT

Local ranking257th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

1-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 58.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 58.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 77

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 619
Boys: 310 (50%)
Girls: 311 (50%)
Capacity: 630 (99% full)
SEND: 19.6%
FSM Eligible: 24.2%
EAL: 4.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.1%
SEN Support: 11.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,192/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.6%
White Other: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%

90.6%

White British

2.9%

White Other

2.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01227261430

headteacher@joylane.kent.sch.uk

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Joy Lane

Whitstable, South East

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Administrative

URN: 135130
UKPRN: 10076634
Establishment No.: 3910
Trust: The Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust

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