Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook, TN17 1DZ · Kent · primary school
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16th 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 — 9.4/10 against 4,299 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 40.0 · 100 | 38% | 3.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 40.0% of pupils, 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 (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports activities include football, cricket, netball, hockey, rugby, gymnastics, handball, and lacrosse.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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 are class sizes managed when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their assessments?
What Ofsted said about Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in a “caring and nurturing environment” where high expectations drive academic success and personal growth. The school fosters a cohesive community characterised by “warm and mutually respectful” relationships, ensuring children are “very well prepared for the next stages of their education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “carefully ordered,” enabling pupils to build on key knowledge effectively from Reception through to Year 6.
- Reading is central to learning; children learn phonics early, receive rapid support if they fall behind, and become “keen readers” who enjoy the library.
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils being “unfailingly polite, good-humoured and considerate” in lessons and around the school.
- Staff expertly model language use, helping pupils build “rich vocabularies” and apply skills to “draw well-reasoned conclusions” in subjects like science.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs “quickly identified” and are “well supported” to access learning and experience success.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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