Charlton Church of England Primary School
Dover, CT16 2LX · Kent · primary school
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362nd 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 — 2.0/10 against 1,504 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charlton Church of England 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club, an after-school club, and Bikeability.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Charlton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Charlton Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm and caring school community" where pupils show "great pride." Leaders have made significant adjustments to the curriculum following previous low progress outcomes, ensuring most pupils now achieve well, though some recent changes are still being embedded.
Strengths
- Pupils behave "exceptionally well," treat each other with kindness, and are "highly motivated and enthusiastic learners" who meet challenges with resilience.
- The school has a "very inclusive culture," with teachers accurately identifying needs and adapting learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure they learn alongside peers.
- Reading is prioritised as "the key to unlocking pupils’ potential," with well-trained staff teaching phonics swiftly and using a wide range of texts to develop a love of reading and sophisticated vocabulary.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to "tireless" efforts by the school, which monitors attendance carefully and makes timely referrals to external agencies when needed.
- Personal development is a high priority, with pupils enjoying rich opportunities to explore the local area, develop talents, and build knowledge of world faiths and cultures.
Areas to improve
- Recent revisions to the mathematics curriculum have not yet been fully embedded, meaning some pupils do not develop their understanding deeply enough; leaders should continue to embed the curriculum to ensure all pupils achieve as well as they can.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 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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