Reculver Church of England Primary School
Herne Bay, CT6 6TA · Kent · primary school
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151st 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 — 4.3/10 against 2,979 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Reculver Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Nature, Writing, Choir, and Cookery Clubs, and participate in cross country, athletics, cricket, dance, football, netball, speed-stacking, and hockey. Young Voices provides musical opportunities. Trips include Forest School, Wingham Wildlife Park, the Christmas Panto, Seaside Safari, Reculver Towers, beach visits, the Roman Museum, The Beaney Art Gallery, and Houses of Parliament. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 525. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to avoid conflicts?
What Ofsted said about Reculver Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Reculver Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes an inclusive environment where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “thrive” and are “well prepared for their next steps.” Leaders and staff demonstrate high ambitions, ensuring pupils acquire a “rich understanding” of the curriculum through a carefully sequenced and ambitious educational programme.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exceptional attitudes to learning,” working with “determination” and displaying “excellent conduct and courteous manners.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “carefully identified,” with teachers possessing “very secure subject knowledge” who check prior learning to deepen understanding.
- Early years provision is strong, with expert staff delivering phonics skilfully so pupils become “fluent readers” and “independent and confident readers.”
- High-quality pastoral support, including a skilled well-being team, helps improve pupils’ resilience, behaviour, and attendance significantly.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those in the specially resourced provision achieve well, accessing a “carefully adapted curriculum” that ensures they learn the breadth of subjects.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to embed new approaches to writing to address inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, and handwriting among older pupils, caused by the impact of COVID-19 and historical teaching.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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