Saltwood CofE Primary School
Hythe, CT21 4QS · Kent · primary school
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173rd 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 the 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saltwood CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in football, cricket, handball, cross country, rugby tots, tri-golf, American football, and hockey. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Saltwood CofE Primary School
Overview
Saltwood CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "happy and safe" and enjoy attending. The report highlights "warm and caring" relationships between pupils and adults, alongside high expectations for behaviour and learning. While personal development is judged as outstanding, the overall effectiveness and quality of education are rated as good.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent personal development, engaging in "Courageous Advocacy" projects that promote kindness and raise money for charities.
- Reading is a strong feature, with pupils becoming "enthusiastic and fluent readers" through well-selected books and regular rewards.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" to access the full curriculum, including adapted physical education activities.
- Behaviour is consistently good, with bullying being "very rare" and staff responding quickly when incidents occur.
- Governors work closely with leaders to ensure staff workload is manageable and priorities are clearly defined.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that critical knowledge is "precisely identified and carefully sequenced in all subjects from Reception to Year 6."
- In some subjects, such as history and science, "big ideas are not broken down well enough," making it unclear what pupils need to learn or in what order.
- The curriculum for Reception does not yet concisely set out what children need to know by the end of the year to prepare them for Year 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with clear systems in place to ensure every pupil is safe and known.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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