Newington Community Primary School
Ramsgate, CT12 6HX · Kent · primary school
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261st 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 — 2.7/10 against 943 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newington Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Wingham wildlife park, the beach, the fire station, Ramsgate Tunnels, Dover castle, London, and the Westend Show, plus a Bushcraft Camp. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 692 pupils against a stated capacity of 694. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the Bushcraft Camp?
What Ofsted said about Newington Community Primary School
Overview
Newington Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. This ungraded inspection confirms that pupils enjoy a nurturing environment where staff are well attuned to their learning and emotional needs. The school has successfully refined its curriculum and teaching, resulting in improved pupil achievement and secure learning from the Nursery upwards.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, participate eagerly, and create a "calm and purposeful" school environment where everyone is included.
- Staff possess secure subject knowledge, effectively address misconceptions, and adapt teaching so all pupils can access the curriculum.
- The school excels in nurturing pupils’ character, with a strong emphasis on reading that ensures most pupils become fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.
- Trustees carry out their statutory responsibilities well, using trust systems to support positive changes in pupils’ best interests.
- The school provides a wide range of enrichment experiences and clubs, which are especially impactful for disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure checks on pupils’ understanding are carried out securely in foundation subjects to identify and address legacy gaps in learning.
- Teaching activities in the wider curriculum are not consistently well designed; the school should develop staff to provide precise challenge and support so pupils achieve as highly as they could.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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