Kemsley Primary Academy
Sittingbourne, ME10 2RP · Kent · primary school
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278th 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 — 4.7/10 against 2,056 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| 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.
Kemsley Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Colouring Club, Movie Club, Times Table Rockstars, Lego Club, Dance Club, and Musical Theatre, alongside Y5/Y6 Football Clubs for boys and girls.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the expected standard in literacy and numeracy is below the national median, what specific interventions are in place to support pupils who are not meeting targets? How does the school balance the wide range of clubs with core curriculum time?
What Ofsted said about Kemsley Primary Academy
Overview
Kemsley Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this friendly school, where they behave well and form trusting relationships with one another. The school provides a curriculum that matches pupils’ needs and interests well, ensuring clear progression of knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils enact the school’s values of exploration and positivity, showing empathy and creating an inclusive atmosphere.
- Teachers use effective strategies, such as modelling new vocabulary and checking understanding, to help pupils connect prior knowledge to new learning.
- Children in the early years settle quickly and develop a love of stories through well-constructed activities.
- The school proactively supports families to improve attendance and has refined its approach to behaviour management.
- Pupils gain a breadth of cultural experiences through initiatives like ‘eleven before eleven’, which is particularly beneficial for disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not fully implement strategies to adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning some do not achieve as well as they could.
- The knowledge and recall of multiplication facts is not secure for some older pupils.
Safeguarding
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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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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