Bredgar Church of England Primary School
Sittingbourne, ME9 8HB · Kent · primary school
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356th 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 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 41% | 1.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bredgar Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports activities include dance, football, tag rugby, ramblers, running, boccia and curling, athletics, and fitness.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 pupils against a stated capacity of 106. 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
With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process work for new starters? How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about Bredgar Church of England Primary School
Overview
Bredgar Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a “family-centred and caring ethos” that pupils and parents value highly. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy a broad curriculum enriched by a strong Christian foundation. Recent leadership changes have driven improvements in curriculum breadth and staff professional development, though some areas require further embedding.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, behave well, and report that bullying is not a problem, with staff described as “supportive” and “friendly”.
- The curriculum is broad and engaging, with pupils showing enthusiasm for subjects like history and mathematics, including those with special educational needs.
- Staff work well as a team, with surveys indicating they feel “treated fairly and with respect” despite recent changes.
- Reading instruction is successful in the early years, with Reception and Key Stage 1 pupils enjoying phonics and books.
- The school offers a rich wider curriculum, including wisdom and well-being lessons that promote mental health and community cohesion.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must prioritise developing a “strong culture of reading for pleasure” across the whole school, particularly for older pupils who currently lack enthusiasm for reading widely.
- The school needs to accelerate the development of subject leadership to ensure curriculum leaders have a greater impact on teaching quality and staff expertise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where leaders take responsibilities seriously and staff act quickly when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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