Is Whitehill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 27 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 413th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Whitehill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 42% of pupils at Whitehill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Whitehill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Whitehill Primary 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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Whitehill Primary School

Sun Lane, Gravesend, DA12 5HN

Local ranking413th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 42.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 61.0%
Writing (Expected): 53.0%
Maths (Expected): 57.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 56.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 88

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 588
Boys: 276 (54%)
Girls: 239 (46%)
Capacity: 630 (82% full)
SEND: 9.7%
FSM Eligible: 37.7%
EAL: 21.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 8.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Budget per Pupil: £2,951/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 51.2%
White Other: 12.9%
Black African: 12.2%
Other: 5.6%
Mixed Other: 4.9%
Asian Indian: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Asian Other: 1.7%

51.2%

White British

12.9%

White Other

12.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01474352973

admin@whitehillprimary.com

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Sun Lane

Gravesend, South East

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Administrative

URN: 140800
UKPRN: 10045602
Establishment No.: 3900
Trust: ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST

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