Whitehill Primary School

Based in Gravesend, Whitehill Primary School is a primary school for children aged 3 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 588 pupils. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Gravesend on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Mrs Justine Roddan leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 27 February 2024, Whitehill Primary School was judged Requires Improvement. 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 42% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 7.6%, which is attendance of about 92.4% (2024/25). Around 36.6% 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 Whitehill Primary School

You apply for a place at Whitehill Primary School 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

Whitehill Primary School 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.

Whitehill Primary School contact details and location

You will find Whitehill Primary School at Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN. The school office can be reached on 01474 352973. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.