Hoath Primary School
Canterbury, CT3 4LA · Kent · primary school
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85th 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 — 7.1/10 against 2,630 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hoath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 106 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.
Worth asking on a visit
With the recent inspection using a new framework without an overall grade, which specific areas received the highest ratings? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard, given that 7.0% currently achieve this?
What Ofsted said about Hoath Primary School
Overview
Hoath Primary School is a small, inclusive setting where leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils. The report highlights a "caring school" with a "nurturing ethos" where pupils are happy, safe, and well-prepared for life beyond school. While most aspects of the school operate at a strong standard, teaching and achievement are currently at the expected standard, with specific work underway to address inconsistencies in learning support.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance and behaviour are a strength; pupils are "calm," "cooperative," and bullying is reported as non-existent.
- Inclusion is highly effective, with staff having a "detailed understanding of every pupil" and providing timely support for special educational needs.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing "compassion, resilience and independence" and understanding how to keep safe online and in the community.
- Leadership and governance are robust, with leaders who are "highly ambitious" and governors who provide a "high level of support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure strategies to close gaps in knowledge, particularly in "early reading and writing," become "embedded and consistent across the school."
- Leaders should refine priorities to embed "highly effective teaching across all subjects" so that support is timely enough for all pupils to fully secure their learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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