Queenborough School and Nursery
Queenborough, ME11 5DF · Kent · primary school
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20th 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 — 9.7/10 against 1,985 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queenborough School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Around the World, Science and Technology, Animation, and Christmas-themed cooking and craft. Sports options include gymnastics and tag rugby, while arts provision features a choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 470 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad access for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Queenborough School and Nursery
Overview
This inspection describes a “highly ambitious and exceptional school” where the core values of ‘Belong, Expect, Achieve, Thrive’ are “deeply embedded in the school’s culture.” Pupils “love school, feel very safe and thoroughly enjoy learning,” benefiting from a “rich and ambitious curriculum” that places their needs at its heart. The report highlights that all pupils “thrive academically and socially” due to the “excellent standard of education” provided.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being “kind and considerate” with bullying being “extremely rare.”
- Teachers build on knowledge “exceptionally well,” using effective checks to ensure “nobody falls behind.”
- Phonics is taught “very effectively,” helping children develop as “confident and fluent readers.”
- The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “as ambitious” as for others, with “skilful” adaptations.
- Staff feel “highly valued and supported” within a culture of “mutual support and teamwork.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding” and “highly effective and robust” policies and procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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