Mundella Primary School
Folkestone, CT19 5QX · Kent · primary school
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347th 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 — 3.2/10 against 624 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
Mundella Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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 June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 184?
What Ofsted said about Mundella Primary School
Overview
Mundella Primary School is described as having a “very calm and nurturing ethos” where pupils feel “safe and happy” due to “trusting and warm relationships with caring staff.” The report highlights an “inclusive, positive culture” that supports all pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in strong achievement and a determination that every child will “achieve their very best.”
Strengths
- The school has designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with clearly identified skills sequenced from Reception to Year 6.
- Staff “know the pupils very well” and identify needs quickly, ensuring equal opportunities for all, including those with SEND.
- Reading is given “high priority,” with children learning phonics skills well and enjoying books linked to other subjects.
- Pupils behave well, demonstrating the school’s values of “caring, creativity, respect, independence, collaboration and honesty.”
- The school provides a wide range of experiences, including trips and clubs, to “expand their horizons” and widen interests.
Areas to improve
- There are “inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum,” meaning some pupils’ misconceptions are not carefully checked.
- Pupils are not always encouraged to “remember and retrieve prior learning, knowledge and skills” effectively.
- Staff need support to ensure these aspects are addressed consistently so pupils “consistently achieve as well as they can.”
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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