Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School
Dover, CT15 4AN · Kent · primary school
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53rd 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 — 8.4/10 against 1,112 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in badminton, cricket, orienteering, football, swimming, water sports, and Bikeability. Trips include attending a football league fixture, a Test match, and a T20 cricket game. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 111 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the after-school club typically involve? How are sports like cricket and swimming scheduled during term time?
What Ofsted said about Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive and flourish” at this “exciting, nurturing and inclusive” school, where leaders maintain high expectations that result in “exemplary behaviour and attitudes.” The report describes an “extremely purposeful atmosphere” where happy pupils enjoy learning, supported by staff who are united in their ambition for every child to achieve their best academically and personally.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a “rich and extremely well-designed curriculum” that “fires pupils’ interest and imagination,” with essential skills and knowledge clearly set out.
- Staff expertly adapt learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “enjoy the same opportunities to learn alongside their classmates.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics “extremely effectively and consistently,” helping pupils develop “confidence, fluency and expression.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils taking part in a “rich range of extra-curricular activities” and learning to “respect and appreciate difference.”
- There is a “strong culture of mutual support and teamwork among staff,” who feel valued and proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having created a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are well trained and tenacious in ensuring swift action is taken when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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