Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Hythe, CT21 6HS · Kent · primary school
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361st 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 — 2.1/10 against 1,596 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rota Kids and Art Club, or play multi-sports, basketball, girls' futsal and football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 49.0%? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Overview
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘happy, caring school’ where its ‘distinctly Christian character underpins daily life’. Pupils are ‘kind, welcoming and respectful’, benefiting from excellent relationships with staff who know them well. While the curriculum is broad and reading is prioritised effectively, inconsistencies in teaching mixed-age classes and curriculum planning require attention.
Strengths
- Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent, with a strong culture of care where bullying is addressed immediately.
- Reading has been ‘prioritised well’, with expert staff ensuring most pupils learn to read successfully and older pupils become ‘enthusiastic book lovers’.
- The school’s ‘distinctly Christian character’ fosters a community where ‘everyone is valued’ and pupils learn about Christian values and other faiths.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with effective identification, inclusion, and support.
- Staff feel ‘valued and respected’, with leaders and governors considering workload, well-being, and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers acquire the necessary skills to teach mixed-age classes effectively, as current inconsistencies mean pupils do not learn equally well across all subjects.
- Curriculum planning lacks consistency; some plans are too rigid while others lack detail, hindering progress. Leaders must ensure all subjects are planned in appropriate detail.
- Subject leaders need a ‘precise understanding’ of curriculum implementation to provide targeted support, as they currently lack clear oversight of how successfully the curriculum is being learned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong, embedded culture’ where staff are well-trained and systems for recording concerns are thorough.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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