Eastling Primary School
Faversham, ME13 0BA · Kent · primary school
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313rd 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 — 5.3/10 against 3,314 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eastling Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 core subjects? What specific areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Eastling Primary School
Overview
Eastling Primary School provides a welcoming environment where pupils thrive and feel a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights that pupils enjoy learning, particularly through outdoor opportunities, and achieve well in reading and writing. While attendance and behaviour are rated at a strong standard, the curriculum, teaching, and leadership are assessed at the expected standard.
Strengths
- Attendance rates are above the national average, with leaders working highly effectively with families to reduce barriers.
- Behaviour is exemplary; pupils are courteous, respectful, and bullying is "extremely rare."
- Pupils attain well in reading and writing, typically achieving above national expectations by the end of key stage 2.
- The school has successfully raised attainment in mathematics, with pupils now developing "secure knowledge" in the subject.
- Staff provide highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they achieve well from their starting points.
Areas to improve
- Staff should consistently check for understanding during lessons to ensure pupils progress securely through the curriculum.
- Leaders’ evaluations of curriculum and teaching sometimes "lack sharp focus," hindering precise identification of further development priorities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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