Priory Fields School
Dover, CT17 0FS · Kent · primary school
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340th 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 — 3.6/10 against 416 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Priory Fields School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ICT, sewing, Lego, crafts and play clubs, or take part in trampolining, tennis, football, athletics, cricket, badminton and dance. The school also runs a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Priory Fields School
Overview
Priory Fields School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as happy, confident, and respectful. The report highlights a welcoming environment with high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and demonstrate strong values, such as being ‘aspirational’ and ‘collaborative’, which support their attitudes to work and play.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with a clear sequence for learning that ensures equal opportunities for all pupils.
- Reading is a high priority, supported by a ‘well-structured phonics programme’ and a focus on reading for enjoyment.
- Staff form ‘positive and trusting relationships’ with pupils, ensuring children feel safe, well cared for, and accepted.
- The school effectively broadens pupils’ horizons through trips, visitors, and cultural experiences.
Areas to improve
- Teaching approaches are not always consistently implemented, and misconceptions are not always addressed, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they might.
- Attendance remains a concern, with too many pupils missing vital learning despite efforts to address barriers.
- The quality of pupils’ handwriting and the presentation of their work are not consistently high enough across the curriculum.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 24% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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