Nonington Church of England Primary School
Dover, CT15 4LB · Kent · primary school
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423rd 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 — 0.0/10 against 1,344 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 0.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nonington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% 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%. 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Woodland Club and play football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 45 pupils against a stated capacity of 86. 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 reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school monitor progress for individual children during the year?
What Ofsted said about Nonington Church of England Primary School
Overview
This small rural primary school fosters a "special sense of care" where pupils feel "welcomed and cared for." While behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are rated as good, the quality of education requires improvement because the school has "not consistently realised the ambitions of the curriculum," meaning "not all pupils achieve as well as they could."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good" behaviour and attitudes, playing "kindly and inclusively" while adhering to the ‘golden rule’.
- Early years provision is "good," with children making a "positive start" and building "effective language skills."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a "key strength," ensuring those with complex needs are "identified effectively."
- Personal development is "good," with pupils showing a "keen sense of right and wrong" and understanding online safety.
- Staff and governors show a "deep understanding of inclusivity" within a "cooperative culture."
Areas to improve
- The teaching of reading lacks consistency; staff must follow the chosen phonics programme closely to ensure pupils gain "sufficient accuracy or fluency."
- Staff do not routinely check prior knowledge, so tasks do not always "build on what pupils have already learned," preventing secure learning progression.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 17% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| 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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