What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has 301 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable take?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is located in Whitstable, CT5 2EY, Kent.

How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable have a religious character?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.437 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?

When St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

How far did offers reach?

3.437miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff.
6Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.

Within each numbered category, tie-break sub-priorities apply in order: (i) siblings, (ii) [Certificate of Practice sub-rule applies only to St Joseph's Primary, Northfleet], (iii) distance from home to school (Kent schools use straight-line NLPG distance; Medway schools use shortest walking route via GIS). St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is listed under Kent local authority.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has 301 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable take?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable located?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is located in Whitstable, CT5 2EY, Kent.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.437 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: When St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.437miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
3Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
4Siblings — Children who will have siblings at the school at the date of entry.
5Children of staff — Children of staff.
6Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
7Other Christian denominations — Children whose families are members of other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Other faiths — Children whose families are members of other faiths. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
9Other children — Other children.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has 301 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable take?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable located?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is located in Whitstable, CT5 2EY, Kent.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable for 2026-27 (Reception) was 3.437 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: When St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children etc. — Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and Catholic children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A copy of the baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided; 3. Other looked after children — Other looked after children, previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order, and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last available place at the school a random selection will be applied by drawing random sealed envelopes with the name of one child per envelope. This process will be independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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