Capel Primary School
Tonbridge, TN12 6RP · Kent · primary school
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387th 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 — 0.4/10 against 3,191 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Capel Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cheerleading Club, participate in gymnastics, netball, football, cricket, and hockey, or take part in dance and Let's Dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 212. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Capel Primary School
Overview
Capel Primary School continues to be a good school, placing pupil well-being at the heart of the experience. Leaders have established a caring community where pupils feel known, safe, and supported, resulting in strong attendance and effective provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is clearly mapped, with termly enrichment days providing a breadth of experiences, including theatre visits and guest speakers.
- Staff make effective adaptations for pupils with SEND, helping them become increasingly confident and independent.
- Reading and literacy are central, with focused support for weaker readers and a strategic approach to developing vocabulary across all subjects.
- Leaders take a coordinated approach to attendance, successfully reducing absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff welfare is treated as a priority, with proactive support available to help teachers manage workload and focus on teaching.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to embed teaching approaches that enable staff to identify and address misconceptions or gaps in pupils’ knowledge more effectively, ensuring learning is secure.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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