Selling Church of England Primary School
Faversham, ME13 9RQ · Kent · primary school
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395th 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,237 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Selling Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Library, Gardening, Construction, Spanish Enrichment, and Fitness clubs, as well as Basketball, Multi-sports, and Football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 86 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 areas did the January 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Selling Church of England Primary School
Overview
Selling Church of England Primary School is a small rural school where leaders have established a “calm, orderly and respectful environment” that places pupils at the centre of decisions. The report highlights a culture of “support and compassion” where inclusion is a key strength, though recent national outcomes in writing and mathematics remain below average.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a positive culture where pupils “feel safe and cared for,” with bullying being rare and addressed effectively.
- Attendance is improving rapidly, with robust actions reducing persistent absence and narrowing gaps for disadvantaged pupils.
- Inclusion is praised as a “key strength,” with effective systems to identify and support vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is inclusive and well-mapped, with staff showing “real expertise” in adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
- Personal development is taught consistently well, helping pupils develop “maturity and tolerance” and understand fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils secure fundamental knowledge in writing, specifically addressing gaps in “spelling, grammar and handwriting skills.”
- Recent efforts to improve how staff check pupils’ knowledge have “not yet had a clear impact” on national outcomes.
- Some pupils are not yet “fully prepared for secondary school” due to lingering gaps in learning from past weaknesses.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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