Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Gravesend, DA13 9NR · Kent · primary school
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214th 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 — 5.4/10 against 3,892 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Sedley's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a mindfulness club and participate in hockey, dance, girls football, netball, and multi-skills sessions. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi-skills sessions? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where the vision of ‘love to learn, learn to love’ is shared by staff and pupils, creating a ‘caring and respectful atmosphere’. Since joining the Aletheia Academies Trust, leaders have focused on improving the curriculum, resulting in pupils who are ‘confident in discussing what they have learned’ and achieving well. The inspection highlights effective leadership and high expectations, with most pupils demonstrating good behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Reading lessons are ‘highly effective’, with targeted support ensuring pupils who fall behind ‘soon catch up’.
- Pupils are making ‘very good progress’ in mathematics following changes to the curriculum and teaching methods.
- Staff provide ‘highly targeted interventions’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, which have been ‘very effective at helping pupils to make progress’.
- The school offers a ‘wide range of other enrichment activities’, including clubs and trips, which support classroom learning.
- Leaders and the trust have provided ‘highly effective support’, driving positive changes noticed by parents, pupils, and staff.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, ‘the important knowledge for each topic has not been clearly identified’, making it challenging for teachers to plan effective activities.
- Teachers are ‘less confident on the disciplinary differences between foundation subjects’, so leaders should ensure staff develop subject-specific knowledge and pedagogy.
- Some Reception activities are ‘not as enticing as they could be’, and children do not always understand how to use certain areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and leaders taking ‘quick and effective action’ to get pupils the help they need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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