Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 1-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LT |
| Phone | 01227261430 |
| Reference Number | 135130 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 616 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.79%
Girls: 48.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 40 | 87 |
| 2 | 42 | 53 | 95 |
| 3 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| 4 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 5 | 45 | 31 | 76 |
| 6 | 49 | 41 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-23 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-10-19 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Whitstable Junior School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB |
0.58 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA |
0.59 miles |
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Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY |
0.73 miles |
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Westmeads Community Infant School
Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA |
0.94 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY |
1.25 miles |
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Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2PH |
2 miles |
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Hernhill Church of England Primary School
Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JG |
3.26 miles |
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Graveney Primary School
Seasalter Road, Graveney, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9DU |
3.7 miles |
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Thornden Wood Primary School
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS |
3.76 miles |
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Blean Primary School
Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED |
3.83 miles |
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Hampton Primary School
Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB |
3.96 miles |
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Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
School Lane, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AW |
4.57 miles |
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St Stephen's Junior School
Hales Drive, St Stephens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AD |
4.81 miles |
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Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AQ |
4.82 miles |
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St Stephen's Infant School
Hales Drive, St Stephen's, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB |
4.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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ISP School Whitstable
ISP Centre, Regent Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1JD |
0.84 miles |
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The Whitstable School
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX |
0.95 miles |
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Kent College (Canterbury)
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.22 miles |
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Kent College International Study Centre
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.22 miles |
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Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS |
4.24 miles |
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St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU |
4.41 miles |
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The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP |
4.57 miles |
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Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ |
4.66 miles |