St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Tenterden, TN30 6PU · Kent · primary school
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405th 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,364 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join swimming and dance clubs, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the dance club sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at this ‘warm and friendly’ school demonstrate a ‘love for learning’ through hard work and enthusiastic discussion. The school maintains ‘high expectations of all’, enabling pupils to acquire essential skills and knowledge while feeling safe and supported.
Strengths
- The ‘ambitious curriculum’ clearly identifies important knowledge and the sequence in which pupils learn it, starting with foundational skills in early years.
- Teachers possess ‘secure subject knowledge’ and use high-quality training to explain learning clearly, checking understanding carefully and addressing misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils have ‘ample opportunities to develop their skills and talents’, particularly in physical education, where they ‘excel in a variety of sporting competitions’.
- The school prioritises personal development, offering enriching trips and leadership roles such as ‘Good Samaritans’, fostering pride and community engagement.
- Attendance has ‘improved significantly’ due to rigorous analysis of behaviour incidents and precise tracking of pupil absence.
Areas to improve
- The newly introduced approach to writing is ‘not yet fully embedded’, resulting in inconsistent teaching of transcription; the school must ensure all pupils can ‘write accurately and spell important vocabulary correctly’.
- In some subjects, assessment is ‘not precise enough’ to consistently identify gaps in learning; teachers must use assessment to spot these gaps and plan support to help pupils ‘catch up quickly’.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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