Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School
West Malling, ME19 5EB · Kent · primary school
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274th 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 the 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trottiscliffe 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 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, football, athletics, and tennis, alongside trips to Wimbledon and Forest School sessions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 90 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard in core subjects? How are the Forest School sessions integrated into the weekly curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School
Overview
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and highly motivated." Leaders have cultivated a supportive environment with a distinct "family feel," ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, feel "very safe and secure."
Strengths
- The early years provision is effective, with an ambitious curriculum that "precisely identifies the important knowledge" for Reception children.
- Reading is a high priority, featuring a "consistent approach to teaching phonics" and books matched to pupils’ known sounds to boost fluency.
- The mathematics curriculum has "aspirational goals" and is "coherently built," allowing pupils to demonstrate competence from an early age.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and supported effectively through adapted curricula and teaching assistants.
- Staff model high expectations, resulting in "very little low-level disruption" and pupils who are "polite and courteous."
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," the curriculum is "not sequenced sufficiently well," preventing pupils from achieving as well as they could.
- Leaders need to strengthen the curriculum design in specific areas, such as computing, to ensure effective ordering of new knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are "constantly alert to spot any signs that may indicate a pupil may be at risk of harm."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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
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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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