St Katherine's School & Nursery
Snodland, ME6 5EJ · Kent · primary school
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312nd 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,356 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Katherine's School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cheerleading, KS1 Art, Craft, Coding, and Mylo’s Reading Clubs, or the Musicals Choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 462 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Katherine's School & Nursery
Overview
St Katherine’s School & Nursery is described as an “aspirational and welcoming” institution where pupils are “joyful and proud.” The report highlights that leaders and trustees share a vision that is fulfilled with “impressive consistency,” resulting in a “thriving school” where staff are “happy and proud” and behaviour is excellent.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent behaviour” and live by values of “respect, resilience, responsibility, community, compassion and excellence.”
- The provision for personal development is “first class,” with pupils enjoying leadership roles and experiences that “widen their world experience.”
- Phonics is taught effectively, fostering a “love of reading” where pupils learn to read “fluently and with expression.”
- Staff provide “strong support” for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, using “expert knowledge to diagnose any concerns.”
- Leaders are “highly inspirational, compassionate and effective,” creating a “calm, happy and orderly” environment.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently “identify and address pupils’ misconceptions precisely,” meaning some pupils may not learn key content accurately.
- The school must strengthen its approach to assessment so staff make “effective use of information to inform future 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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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