Ospringe Church of England Primary School
Faversham, ME13 8TX · Kent · primary school
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178th 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 — 7.3/10 against 2,104 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ospringe Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Ospringe Church of England Primary School
Overview
Ospringe Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a culture where pupils feel "happy and safe" and are "enthusiastic learners." The report highlights a strong ethos of "Nurture–Grow–Succeed" that prioritises emotional well-being, ensuring pupils benefit from "warm and productive relationships" with staff. Leaders maintain high expectations for effort and behaviour, which pupils successfully meet, while the curriculum is enriched by frequent trips and outdoor learning opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "wide curriculum" complemented by "frequent trips and visits" and opportunities to learn outdoors.
- Reading is a priority; the phonics programme is "planned meticulously," and most pupils learn to read "fluently and confidently."
- Staff feel "valued and supported," with leaders conscious of workload and providing opportunities for professional development.
- Pupils demonstrate strong collaborative skills, being "particularly skilled at working together in pairs and small groups."
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff who are "vigilant and caring" and systems that ensure pupils receive "effective and timely help."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers are confident in teaching all elements of the writing curriculum so pupils achieve the standards of which they are capable.
- Leaders must review remaining foundation subjects to ensure a "consistently well-considered and implemented curriculum" across all areas.
- Leaders should continue work with families and agencies to ensure persistently absent pupils attend school routinely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff demonstrating a "powerful commitment" to pupils’ safety and welfare through robust training and reporting systems.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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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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