Crockenhill Primary School
, BR8 8JG · Kent · primary school
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402nd 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 — 1.7/10 against 2,515 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crockenhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rock Steady and Netball Club, learn piano or violin, and participate in Young Voices.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 literacy? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Crockenhill Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Crockenhill Primary School “learn and achieve well” and benefit from a curriculum that is “well matched to what pupils need.” The school fosters a positive environment where children are “kind, helpful and polite,” with strong early years provision and effective support for those with special educational needs. However, leadership oversight is inconsistent, particularly regarding curriculum alignment and attendance strategies for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed, helping pupils develop a “secure grasp of the foundations of reading” and extending their cultural learning through exposure to classic texts and art.
- Staff effectively model new ideas and use precise support to help weaker readers “catch up well,” despite lower initial phonics screening outcomes.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and attitudes, with suspensions having “reduced sharply” and attendance showing significant improvement this academic year.
- The school successfully prepares pupils for life beyond school, teaching them about different faiths, online safety, and fostering a “strong sense of community” through charitable activities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks and resources are not aligned with curriculum aims, meaning pupils are not developing knowledge in as much depth as they could.
- The school lacks a systematic approach to tracking and improving attendance and punctuality for disadvantaged pupils, whose absence rates remain higher than their peers.
- The governing body does not have a strong understanding of its role or statutory duties, limiting its ability to hold leaders to account and ensure robust systems are in place.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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