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Westmeads Community Infant School

Canterbury, CT5 1NAPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 37 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Westmeads Community Infant School

Westmeads Community Infant School in Canterbury is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, and it is currently significantly undersubscribed relative to its capacity. With 140 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 219, there is considerable room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.3%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 112 applications for just 37 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.03. Of those, 35 were first-preference applications, and all 35 received offers. This level of competition indicates that local families are actively seeking places here, even though the school is not yet at full capacity.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCromwell Road, Whitstable, Canterbury, CT5 1NA
HeadteacherKirsty White
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils140
Free School Meals (FSM)24.3%
School Capacity140 / 219 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketNetballCross CountryDanceFootballSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience ClubDramaFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Westmeads Community Infant School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.