Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 171st of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable 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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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

Northwood Road, Whitstable, CT5 2EY

Local ranking171st of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 53

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 311
Boys: 154 (51%)
Girls: 147 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (72% full)
SEND: 10.6%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 5.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 7.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Budget per Pupil: £3,273/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.8%
White Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Black African: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
White Irish: 1.0%

80.8%

White British

4.5%

White Other

2.9%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01227272692

office@st-marys-whitstable.kcsp.org.uk

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Northwood Road

Whitstable, South East

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Administrative

URN: 142162
UKPRN: 10053095
Establishment No.: 3715
Trust: KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP

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