Aycliffe Community Primary School
Dover, CT17 9HJ · Kent · primary school
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380th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.7/10 against 537 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aycliffe Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 135. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Aycliffe Community Primary School
Overview
Aycliffe Community Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have taken decisive action to improve outcomes, establishing an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "strong friendships" and "very positive relationships with staff," contributing to a culture of "caring, tolerance, passion, reflection and innovation."
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, allowing pupils to build knowledge over time, with particular success in mathematics and reading.
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught well, and pupils have access to "high-quality books" that match their knowledge.
- Pupils with SEND are supported to learn the same curriculum as their peers, with leaders seeking advice from outside agencies when required.
- Staff feel valued by leaders, who are "considerate of staff’s workload" and mindful of well-being when changing processes.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is at an "early stage of development," meaning staff do not always know how well pupils are achieving or have the right information to plan next steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving training, knowing how to report concerns, and leaders acting on reports in a "timely and appropriate way."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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