Westcourt Primary School

About Westcourt Primary School

Westcourt Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 307 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (128% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Westcourt Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mags Sexton, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8464th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 25 in Gravesham.

Westcourt Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 25 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Westcourt Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Football, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, Westcourt Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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