Iwade School
Sittingbourne, ME9 8RS · Kent · primary school
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345th 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 the 4,190 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| 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.
Iwade School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 591 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Iwade School
Overview
Iwade School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a "busy and happy" environment. Leaders have fostered a strong sense of belonging through distinct communities, ensuring relationships are friendly and pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well behaved," with any bullying being rare and quickly addressed.
- Reading is "firmly at the centre of the curriculum," with a strengthened approach to early reading helping pupils master skills confidently.
- The revised mathematics curriculum builds skills clearly, allowing teachers to swiftly identify and address knowledge gaps.
- Staff feel "valued and listened to," appreciating support that has made their workload more manageable.
- Detailed plans ensure the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are known and met.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum focuses more on skills and activities rather than knowledge. Leaders should make "more explicit the most important knowledge that they would like pupils to learn and remember" and strengthen associated assessment processes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders demonstrating a "high degree of vigilance" and ensuring concerns are acted upon quickly to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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