Newington Church of England Primary School
Sittingbourne, ME9 7LB · Kent · primary school
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233rd 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 — 6.1/10 against 2,170 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
Newington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% 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 December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Choir, Ball Games, Drawing, Family Crafts, The Creation Station, Collage, Go Kart, and Gardening. Sports offered include Football, Tennis, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, and Swimming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in core subjects? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Newington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Newington Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “calm and harmonious place” where pupils feel “safe and valued” and are “ready to learn.” Leaders and governors share a vision for pupils and staff to “achieve their true potential,” with a curriculum that is “broad and ambitious.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive behaviours for learning,” showing “great interest in their lessons” and participating “eagerly in discussions.”
- Reading is a “main feature of the curriculum,” with teachers providing systematic support for phonics and “rapid progress” for pupils joining at untypical times.
- The school builds pupils’ characters effectively, helping them “appreciate the importance of respecting others’ points of view” and explore future career ambitions.
- Staff provide “highly effective support” to overcome barriers to attendance, keeping this “high on its agenda.”
- Teachers demonstrate the curriculum in “interesting ways that pupils understand,” particularly aiding pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- In some subjects in the wider curriculum, the school has not fully embedded an approach to check pupils’ understanding, leading to “gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- The school should “strengthen assessment in some foundation subjects” so pupils develop a “deep and interconnected understanding of the wider curriculum.”
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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