Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Deal, CT14 8DD · Kent · primary school
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24th 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 — 8.7/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join art and design clubs, play tennis, football, and cross country, and perform in the Young Voices Choir. They also attend cultural visits and see *Frozen the Musical*.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity by 1? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the arts clubs scheduled alongside core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Overview
This inspection judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ across all categories, describing it as a ‘highly ambitious and nurturing’ environment where ‘pupils flourish’. Leaders maintain exceptionally high expectations, resulting in pupils who achieve highly and demonstrate ‘exemplary behaviours and attitudes to learning’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘rich and extremely well-designed’, with leaders precisely setting out essential skills and knowledge to ensure pupils achieve highly.
- Reading is a high priority, featuring ‘highly effective and consistent teaching’ of phonics that helps pupils develop confidence, fluency, and a love of reading for pleasure.
- Staff provide ‘appropriate adaptations, resources and support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum and achieve highly alongside peers.
- Personal development is promoted through a ‘highly effective’ curriculum and extra-curricular activities, fostering pupils’ well-being, character, and ‘admirable maturity’.
- Staff benefit from a ‘positive teamwork culture’ and ‘high-quality training’, ensuring they possess expert subject knowledge and can adapt teaching so ‘nobody falls behind’.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where processes are ‘highly effective and robust’ and staff are alert to signs that a child may be at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 94% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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