St Alphege Church of England Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Oxford Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1DA |
| Reference Number | 118659 |
St Alphege Church of England Infant School is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good'. Notably, the school excels in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership, all rated as 'Outstanding'. The school's approach to inclusivity is commendable, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully integrated into school life. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the care and support their children receive, which contributes to a warm and welcoming community environment. While pupils achieve well and are engaged in their learning, the school recognizes the need for improvement in checking understanding across subjects. A focus on ensuring that all pupils retain key knowledge effectively will support continued progress. Overall, the school has a strong foundation and clear strategies for future improvement, indicating a positive trajectory in student outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.37%
Girls: 45.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.9% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong personal development and support for spiritual growth.
- Highly effective early years provision.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- High levels of engagement from disadvantaged pupils.
- Strong love and promotion of reading throughout the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding in some subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Whitstable Junior School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB |
0.03 miles |
|
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY |
0.15 miles |
|
Westmeads Community Infant School
Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA |
0.35 miles |
|
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT |
0.59 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY |
0.69 miles |
|
The Far Academy CIC
Unit 77 John Wilson Business Park, Whitstable, CT5 3QT |
1.44 miles |
|
Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2PH |
1.5 miles |
|
Thornden Wood Primary School
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS |
3.36 miles |
|
Hampton Primary School
Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB |
3.51 miles |
|
Hernhill Church of England Primary School
Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JG |
3.85 miles |
|
Blean Primary School
Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED |
4.14 miles |
|
Graveney Primary School
Seasalter Road, Graveney, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9DU |
4.26 miles |
|
Herne Bay Infant School
Stanley Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SH |
4.58 miles |
|
Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA |
4.6 miles |
|
Herne Church of England Junior School
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL |
4.81 miles |
|
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Palmer Close, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AH |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
ISP School Whitstable
ISP Centre, Regent Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1JD |
0.28 miles |
|
The Whitstable School
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX |
0.68 miles |
|
Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS |
3.82 miles |
|
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ |
4.21 miles |
|
Kent College (Canterbury)
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.53 miles |
|
Kent College International Study Centre
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.53 miles |
|
St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU |
4.71 miles |
|
The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP |
4.8 miles |