Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Gravesend, DA12 1LU · Kent · primary school
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326th 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 — 2.8/10 against 2,439 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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% of pupils, matching the 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 (2.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 458 pupils against a stated capacity of 470. 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 12 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new starters? Since the 2023 inspection, what specific steps have been taken to support reading progress? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the wider school day?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "caring ethos" where pupils feel "welcomed and supported." The report highlights a "calm and welcoming atmosphere" driven by pupils taking responsibility, alongside significant improvements in curriculum quality and early years provision since joining the Aletheia Academies Trust.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud to be members of their highly diverse school community" and strive to embody values of "respect, honesty and love".
- The school has "rapidly improved the quality of its curriculum," with teachers who are "passionate about the individual subjects they lead".
- Reading is "central to the learning of every pupil," with well-trained staff helping early readers develop "confidence and fluency".
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "carefully considered," with efficient review processes ensuring support is "well-considered and effective".
- Behaviour in lessons is described as "calm and purposeful," supported by "high expectations and clear routines".
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, specific knowledge and vocabulary are not "precisely and explicitly taught," leaving pupils less secure in applying subject-specific knowledge.
- Some pupils are not attending school as regularly as they should, meaning they are "missing out on vital learning"; the school must strengthen actions to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
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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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