Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
Faversham, ME13 9AW · Kent · primary school
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82nd 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 — 9.1/10 against 3,014 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Voices and the School Choir, receive 1:1 music lessons, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 are 1:1 music lessons scheduled alongside the core curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “proud to be part of this loving school,” where they are “kind and caring towards their peers” and uphold values of “friendship and forgiveness.” The school provides an “interesting and relevant curriculum” that connects well with pupils’ needs, supported by diligent leaders and knowledgeable governors.
Strengths
- Pupils are “safe” and behave well, with clear routines and “anti-bullying ambassadors” helping to resolve disagreements.
- Teachers receive “purposeful training” and use questioning effectively to refine learning, ensuring pupils gain knowledge in English and mathematics “broadly well.”
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “well,” using adaptations to ensure they learn with confidence alongside peers.
- A “fulsome” offer of wider opportunities, including clubs and trips, helps pupils “develop their talents and interests well” and enhances their cultural capital.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects beyond English and mathematics, curriculum delivery is “less effective,” meaning some pupils struggle to “retain what they have previously learned.”
- Pupils lack sufficient opportunities to embed recall of number facts, such as times tables, causing some to struggle with “more complex mathematical problems.”
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 | 74% |
| 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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