More Park Catholic Primary School
West Malling, ME19 6HN · Kent · primary school
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123rd 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 — 7.6/10 against 4,103 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| 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.
More Park Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. 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 (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Sayers Croft and the Imperial War Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Sayers Croft trip? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about More Park Catholic Primary School
Overview
More Park Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong sense of community and high expectations. Pupils are happy, feel valued, and behave well within an orderly environment where they know they can make a difference. The school fosters independence from the earliest stages and maintains positive relationships between pupils, staff, and parents.
Strengths
- Leaders, governors, and the multi-academy trust work effectively as a team with a shared ambition to drive the school forward.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with needs identified quickly and progress tracked carefully.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is well-sequenced, helping pupils become confident and competent, particularly in solving complex mathematical problems.
- Phonics teaching is regular and highly effective, ensuring pupils across the school, including those with SEND, are keen and well-informed readers.
- Behaviour is positive and consistent, supported by a policy that reflects the school’s values and is modelled across the school.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum design does not enable pupils to build knowledge systematically or make connections to prior learning, resulting in less deep understanding than in English and mathematics. Leaders should refine the curriculum in foundation subjects to address this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough records, regular staff training, and a high priority on online safety ensuring pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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