Langdon Primary School
Dover, CT15 5JQ · Kent · primary school
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79th 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,169 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Langdon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. 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 (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Homework Club, Choir Club (KS2), Mindfulness Club, Gardening Club, and Times Tables Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Gardening Club sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about Langdon Primary School
Overview
Langdon Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. This small, welcoming village school places pupils at the heart of everything it does, with staff prioritising individual relationships and high expectations for every child. The report confirms that pupils are happy, thriving, and feel safe within a culture where kindness and respect permeate all aspects of school life.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and are highly engaged in lessons, with a "sharp focus on learning to read" ensuring they read with fluency and accuracy.
- Behaviour is described as "exemplary," with pupils behaving impeccably and wanting to exceed the high expectations set for them.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" and designed to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), through effective adaptations.
- Staff have "good subject knowledge" and routinely check pupils’ understanding to address misconceptions and gaps in learning quickly.
- Governors maintain an "effective balance of support and challenge," while staff workload and well-being are regularly reviewed.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as history and science, the curriculum does not clearly identify the specific knowledge pupils should learn, meaning they do not effectively build on prior learning.
- Pupils’ broader development experiences, such as trips and residential visits, are not yet connected together in a "clearly sequenced way."
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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