Westcourt Primary School
About Westcourt Primary School
Westcourt Primary School sits within the Kent local authority in Gravesham, and its most recent data places it 16th out of 25 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half of local schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure. For context, the top-performing peers in the same local authority include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which achieved higher ranking scores. Westcourt’s position reflects the challenges of serving a community where over half of pupils (51.2%) are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school is led by headteacher Mags Sexton and caters for 307 children aged 3 to 11, despite having a stated capacity of just 240 — meaning it is significantly over capacity. It is a non-religious, mixed state primary with nursery provision, and it does not have a sixth form.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2025Latest monitoring visit (21 May 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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