White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts

White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts is a mixed primary school based in Dover for children aged 2 to 11. It has roughly 288 pupils on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Dover on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Mrs Helen Castle leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 8 May 2024, White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 57% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 8.1%, which is attendance of about 91.9% (2024/25). Around 62.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts

You apply for a place at White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts contact details and location

You will find White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts at St Radigunds Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0LB. The school office can be reached on 01304 206174. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.