Chantry Community Primary School
Gravesend, DA12 2RL · Kent · primary school
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414th 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,055 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
Chantry Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%. 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 (1.2 out of 10 either way). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 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
Since the March 2026 inspection uses a new framework without an overall grade, which specific areas received the lowest ratings? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Chantry Community Primary School
Overview
Chantry Community Primary School serves a highly diverse community where many pupils face significant disadvantage or vulnerability. The report highlights that while published outcomes are below national averages, pupils make "considerable" progress from their starting points within a "calm, orderly and supportive environment."
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "significant strength," with leaders demonstrating a "strong commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for all pupils."
- Staff provide "highly effective" pastoral support, helping pupils develop strategies for managing feelings and maintaining "excellent" behaviour.
- The personal development curriculum is tailored to the community, fostering a "genuine sense of belonging" and pride in a multicultural environment.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" ensuring concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Early years provision is prioritised, with staff using interactions to promote "effective communication skills" and ambitious vocabulary.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen the "consistency of curriculum implementation across all subjects and year groups" to ensure secure knowledge building.
- Leaders should evaluate and refine development priorities so their impact is clearly reflected in pupils' achievements.
- Leaders should build on work with families to "further increase pupils' overall attendance," which remains above the national average.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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