Grove Park Primary School
Sittingbourne, ME10 1PT · Kent · primary school
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416th 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 — 0.8/10 against 2,358 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grove Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 392 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 43.0% meeting the expected standard, what specific strategies are used to support pupils who are working below this benchmark? How does the school track progress for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? What does the daily routine look like for children attending the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Grove Park Primary School
Overview
Grove Park Primary School provides a caring environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and included. While personal development is rated at a "strong standard" and other areas meet the "expected standard," pupil achievement is rated as "needs attention" due to attainment falling below national averages.
Strengths
- Personal development is "comprehensive, coherent and well-sequenced," helping pupils develop "resilience, confidence, empathy and a firm sense of belonging."
- Pupils are "polite and well mannered," demonstrating "respect and responsibility" with "highly positive relationships between staff and pupils."
- Inclusion is central to school life, with "high-quality pastoral support" and specific resources like the 'Bubble' and 'Rainbow' rooms helping pupils regulate emotions.
- The early years provision gives children a "positive start," with a "sharp focus" on vocabulary acquisition and early writing.
- Leaders and governors are "focused on continuous improvement," actively supporting disadvantaged pupils and managing staff workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address "gaps in pupils' reading, writing and mathematics" with greater urgency, as too many pupils leave without necessary skills.
- Staff expertise in assessment needs sharpening to "identify and address misconceptions and gaps in learning swiftly."
- Leaders should continue to "tackle weak attendance systematically" to ensure all pupils attend regularly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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