SchoolScoresSt Saviour's CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Elm Grove, St. Saviour's C.E Junior School Elm Grove, Westgate on Sea, CT8 8LD
01843 831707 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 March 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Kent comparisons use the 248 of its 459 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 211 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 26th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 188 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 244 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kent figures pool parents at the Kent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
94 pupils in this year group.
64% — 2 points above the Kent average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 112th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.6% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 174th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 416th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 266th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 268th lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 244th lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 222nd highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 318th highest of 443 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Crispin's Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- Garlinge Primary School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchington CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Salmestone Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drapers Mills Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Saviour's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Saviour's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Saviour's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Saviour's CofE Junior School?
100% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Saviour's CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118695.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.