St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Aylesford, ME20 7BE · Kent · primary school
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106th 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 — 7.3/10 against 3,865 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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
With 1 place currently available, how does the school manage waitlists for the next academic year? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in their daily lessons?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a welcoming, happy school where pupils feel valued and safe, often describing the community as being ‘like a family’. The report states that pupils work hard, respect others, and behave well in line with the school’s expectations. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge successfully, with particular strength in mathematics and modern foreign languages.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘settled and focused’ in lessons, keen to offer ideas, and generally achieve well.
- Teachers present information clearly, routinely recap prior learning, and swiftly identify gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs quickly identified and receive appropriate support to access the curriculum.
- Children learn to read quickly and well, with phonics taught from the start of Reception and books carefully matched to known sounds.
- The curriculum for personal development is well developed, offering a wide range of clubs, trips, and opportunities to understand democracy.
Areas to improve
- The school should fully evaluate the effectiveness of new supports for Key Stage 2 pupils who lack secure transcription skills, ensuring all can write clearly and well.
- The school should continue to review and refine the curriculum in subjects awaiting revision to ensure teaching sequences build effectively on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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