Tunbury Primary School
Chatham, ME5 9HY · Kent · primary school
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303rd 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tunbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 501 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 to bridge the gap between the current 57.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 3.0% achieving the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Tunbury Primary School
Overview
Tunbury Primary School is described as a collaborative community where leaders have high ambition for every pupil, regardless of need. The school offers a well-planned, broad curriculum that engages learners and ensures pupils achieve well, particularly in reading. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and behave calmly, contributing to a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with clear knowledge goals, ensuring teachers know exactly what to teach from early years to Year 6.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils learn phonics using a "well-structured programme" and all, including those with special educational needs, learn to read "fluently and with confidence".
- Personal development is "highly effective", with pupils understanding equalities, moral dilemmas, and developing character through extra-curricular clubs and leadership roles.
- The school fosters a "highly inclusive culture", ensuring pupils with special educational needs access the same curriculum with careful adaptations.
- Governance is strong, with governors holding leaders to account effectively and supporting the school’s continuing development.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not always remember what they have learned securely before moving on; leaders must ensure staff use strategies to help pupils "know and remember more in the long term".
- Communication regarding behaviour incidents is not always fully understood by stakeholders, leading to a perception that issues are not dealt with effectively; leaders need to ensure policies are clear to all.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff fully trained to identify risks and appropriate checks carried out to ensure adults are safe to work in school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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