Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Canterbury, CT4 5JX · Kent · primary school
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95th 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 2,324 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England 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%. For the higher standard, 16.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and Bat and Trap Club. Trips include a Year 5 visit to London, a Year 6 visit to PGL, a ski trip, and a French exchange. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 416 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the French exchange programme?
What Ofsted said about Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Overview
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils speak with pride about their education, displaying high levels of politeness, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning. The school provides a well-structured curriculum and strong personal development opportunities, preparing pupils effectively for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well-mannered, polite and welcoming," with "personal development" cited as a "real strength."
- The school has implemented an "ambitious, well-structured curriculum" that supports knowledge building over time.
- Reading is a particular success; pupils become "enthusiastic, fluent and accurate readers" through a comprehensive approach.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively, anticipating their needs and adapting activities.
- Behaviour is excellent, with incidents of low-level disruption being "rare" and pupils attending well.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure assessment checks are used effectively so pupils do not move to independent work before they are ready, which currently hinders learning.
- Strategies to help pupils remember and apply their learning need to be "fully embedded," as some pupils cannot always recall the specific knowledge they are acquiring.
Safeguarding
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 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.
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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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