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White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 08/05/2024Ages 2–11288 pupilsDoes not apply
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Dover, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 288 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/05/2024, White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Dover can view White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/05/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals54.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-10%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Dover
All schools in Dover →Dover Grammar School for Boys0.3 miAstor Secondary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.4 miSt Martin's SchoolGood · 0.6 miShatterlocks Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 miVale View Community SchoolGood · 0.6 miPriory Fields SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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