Ethelbert Road Primary School
Faversham, ME13 8SQ · Kent · primary school
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35th 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 the 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ethelbert Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Science, Coding, and Shakespeare Clubs, play netball and football, and learn violin or piano. Trips include Westminster Abbey, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Ethelbert Road Primary School
Overview
Ethelbert Road Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and safe, fostering an "extremely calm, purposeful atmosphere." The report highlights that pupils are "polite and kind" with "exemplary" behaviour, achieving highly due to high expectations and strong staff relationships. While the school excels in early years provision, reading, and personal development, it requires refinement in how subject-specific learning is defined within cross-curricular work.
Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with a "sharp focus" on speech, language, and communication skills, ensuring children are "well placed to continue their learning in Year 1."
- Reading is a high priority; phonics are taught "very effectively," and pupils develop into "fluent, confident readers" with a "real love of reading."
- The curriculum is "rich and ambitious," with essential skills and vocabulary "identified and sequenced from Reception to Year 6," ensuring equal opportunities for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" conduct and embody school values such as happiness, respect, and cooperation, preparing them well for later life.
- Leadership is highly effective, with governors who are "exceptionally skilled and experienced" and a staff culture characterised by "mutual support and teamwork."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the focus for learning within cross-curricular work is "not as clear as it could be," leaving pupils uncertain about what they are learning or have learned previously.
- The school must ensure "subject-specific learning intentions are very clear" so pupils can confidently draw on prior knowledge to support new learning.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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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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