Borden Church of England Primary School
Sittingbourne, ME9 8JS · Kent · primary school
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6th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 2,806 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 94.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Borden Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Pupils participate in events such as Borden's Got Talent Competition, Jeans for Genes, Red Nose Day, Remembrance Day, and Children in Need.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Borden Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy and welcoming school” where “strong nurturing relationships exist between staff and pupils.” The report highlights that pupils conduct themselves “incredibly well” and achieve very well, particularly in English and mathematics, supported by a “well sequenced” curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour during social times and show “kindness towards their classmates.”
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” with teachers presenting content clearly and having “good subject knowledge.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with staff using a “consistent approach” to teach phonics effectively.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is described as “exceptional,” helping pupils become “agents of change.”
- Staff effectively adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Staff must strengthen how they check and act upon pupils’ acquisition of phonics knowledge, as inconsistent checking means support is “not sufficiently prompt enough” for some pupils.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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