Manor Community Primary School
Swanscombe, DA10 0BU · Kent · primary school
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183rd 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 — 7.2/10 against 2,490 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, DLJ Gymnastics, Street Vibes, and iRock School of Music. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 692 pupils against a stated capacity of 674. 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 higher standard attainment is 12.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How do the drama and music clubs integrate with the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Manor Community Primary School
Overview
Manor Community Primary School continues to be a good school, fulfilling its vision for pupils to ‘learn and believe, aspire and achieve’. The inspection found a thriving environment where parents feel the school is like a family, supported by consistently high expectations and a shared commitment to inclusivity.
Strengths
- Pupils accomplish strong success in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving significantly above national averages in reading.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with expertly planned adaptations ensuring they flourish across the curriculum.
- Relationships are nurturing and supportive, with pupils describing the school as caring and feeling ‘safe, special and valued’.
- Behaviour expectations are consistently high, resulting in polite, friendly, and enthusiastic pupils who lose no learning time.
- Leaders have successfully improved attendance, with persistent absence declining greatly, particularly benefiting disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not fully embedded in every subject, meaning teachers may not always precisely identify gaps in pupils’ long-term knowledge.
- The school must continue to embed its assessment approach to inform teaching and ensure pupils can securely recall key content across the whole curriculum.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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