Knockhall Primary School
Greenhithe, DA9 9RF · Kent · primary school
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325th 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 — 5.8/10 against 2,617 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Knockhall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Digital Newspaper Club, Gardening, and Lego clubs, participate in Multi-Sports, Football, Netball, and Hockey, or sing in the Choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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 areas did the March 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Knockhall Primary School
Overview
Knockhall Primary School is fulfilling the "expected standard" of education, with pupils making "steady progress" and achieving well across the curriculum. The report highlights a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" where staff provide effective support, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. While significant improvements have been made in attendance and early reading, leaders are continuing to refine governance capacity and ensure consistent teaching standards across all subjects.
Strengths
- The early years provision is a "clear strength," with outcomes above national averages and a strong focus on communication and language.
- Staff effectively reduce barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using assistive technology and rigorous adaptation.
- Attendance has "improved significantly" over the last year, with persistent absence reducing sharply due to meticulous tracking and timely interventions.
- Pupils feel "valued members of the school community," demonstrating respect for others and a secure understanding of personal safety and diversity.
- Leaders have established a "coherent, evidence-informed professional learning programme" that builds staff expertise and supports wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should build the capacity of the local academy committee to provide "consistent support and robust challenge" in all aspects of the school’s work.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is taught to a "consistently high standard" and that learning in all subjects is secured quickly for all pupils.
- Leaders should sustain and develop a "highly effective culture of attendance" to secure high attendance rates for all pupils, as current rates do not yet fully match national figures.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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