Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
LONGFIELD, DA3 8NA · Kent · primary school
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94th 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,266 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 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.
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What Ofsted said about Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are at the heart of the ‘Fawkham family’. The report highlights a highly inclusive environment with warm relationships, where staff maintain high expectations and pupils demonstrate polite, kind, and respectful behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed and adapted to be interesting and relevant, helping pupils develop knowledge, skills, and a comprehensive vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well to learn the same broad and ambitious curriculum as other pupils.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with daily phonic lessons enabling pupils to quickly learn how to read and become increasingly confident.
- Attendance and punctuality are very strong, with persistent absence being very low overall, including for the most vulnerable pupils.
- Staff feel valued and well supported by leaders, who provide ongoing professional development and are mindful of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to develop a very small number of foundation subjects where pupils currently have gaps in knowledge and struggle to recall prior learning.
- In mathematics, the school should ensure all staff enable pupils to learn and practise reasoning about number, as some currently lack opportunities to apply logical thinking to problem-solving.
Safeguarding
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 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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