Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Margate, CT9 1LU · Kent · primary school
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394th 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 — 0.4/10 against 948 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a "welcoming school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and behave well. Leaders provide an "ambitious curriculum" and have taken "swift and decisive action" to improve achievement following previous results. The inspection judges overall effectiveness, the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as "Good".
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy attending" and develop teamwork and wider interests through clubs and "woodland school".
- Staff "care for the welfare of the pupils deeply" and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "well".
- Teachers in most subjects "check what pupils know in lessons and over time" and adjust teaching accordingly.
- Pupils "develop a love of reading" and use mathematical skills well, with effective support for those who have fallen behind.
- Leaders create a "calm and purposeful approach to learning" with strong systems supporting pupils’ emotional well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure a "clearly sequenced curriculum for all subjects" that identifies precise knowledge, as this is not yet the case in some areas.
- Teachers must use assessment effectively in all subjects to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge before moving on to new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective", with staff receiving timely training and leaders working swiftly to support children and families when concerns are raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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