Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Sittingbourne, ME9 9NL · Kent · primary school
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305th 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 the 4,107 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.0/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and basketball, attend Art Week, and visit the Tate Modern Gallery. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school remains a place where “pupils thrive” within a “welcoming and caring” environment, supported by a strong culture built around its values. Leaders ensure that teachers are clear about curriculum delivery, resulting in pupils who “achieve well across a broad range of subjects” and produce “high-quality work.”
Strengths
- Pupils form “positive relationships” with one another, with older children supporting younger ones through buddy systems.
- The curriculum is “engaging” and guided by pupils’ needs and interests, helping them gain the knowledge needed to succeed.
- Pupils become “confident, fluent readers” who “enjoy reading” and develop a love of stories.
- Teachers effectively check what pupils know, using meaningful questions to help them “embed what they learn” and explore new vocabulary.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, providing helpful adaptations so they “learn confidently alongside their peers.”
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum has not been designed to enable some pupils to “build their reading skills as well as they could,” meaning they do not always master the full range of skills when exploring texts in depth.
- Pupils are not always confident when discussing “important concepts relating to British values” because the personal development programme does not sufficiently emphasise learning relevant key vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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