Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Canterbury, CT3 1XS · Kent · primary school
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275th 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,080 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a 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 (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that while pupils are eager to learn and behaviour is positive, "aspects of the school’s work may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection." Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection. The report highlights variable quality of education and leadership challenges during a period of significant staffing changes.
Strengths
- Pupils are "eager to come to school," "confident and courteous," and feel "safe and secure."
- Staff are described as a "close-knit team" with "good subject knowledge" who present information clearly.
- The school has a "clearly defined strategy" for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with concerns "thoroughly investigated and dealt with."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum lacks precision; the school must "clearly identify what pupils should know and be able to do at each stage in each subject."
- Teachers must improve strategies for "checking pupils’ understanding" and selecting tasks that consistently support intended learning.
- Leadership at different levels is "undeveloped or very new," requiring prioritisation to increase capacity for securing improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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