Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School
Deal, CT14 7ER · Kent · primary school
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266th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 1,515 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| 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.
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in writing and maths?
What Ofsted said about Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School
Overview
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "palpable sense of care and community." Leaders, staff, and parents collaborate effectively to create a "positive and supportive environment" where pupils are "known well" and their needs are met. The school is described as "highly inclusive," with pupils feeling valued and motivated to meet high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and take responsibility for maintaining harmony, using "mending conversations" to resolve disagreements independently.
- The curriculum is carefully planned with "strong connections between the earliest stages of learning and their developing knowledge," allowing pupils to discuss their learning with confidence.
- Early reading is taught well, with staff demonstrating expertise in phonics and providing closely matched support for those struggling with fluency.
- Teachers model enthusiasm and use careful questioning to identify and address misconceptions quickly, particularly in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from "careful adaptations" and personalised approaches to access the same work as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to establish a systematic process to help pupils retain learning over time, as they currently cannot consistently connect new learning to previous knowledge or remember it in the long term.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a clear culture where staff are trained to identify risks, leaders make timely referrals, and appropriate checks are completed for adults working in the school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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