Vigo Village School
Gravesend, DA13 0RL · Kent · primary school
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252nd 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 — 4.9/10 against 3,249 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 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.
Vigo Village School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 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 the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Vigo Village School
Overview
Vigo Village School is described as having a strong ‘family feel’, where staff know pupils well and provide tailored support. The school delivers a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ with high expectations for behaviour and personal development, resulting in pupils who are ‘friendly, kind and courteous’.
Strengths
- Staff provide ‘highly effective’ support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, taking great care to understand individual needs.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’, helping pupils build knowledge securely through meaningful activities, such as using wildlife cameras to observe local habitats.
- Pupils enjoy ‘memorable experiences’ that build confidence, including enrichment clubs, outdoor adventures, and residential stays.
- Reading provision is strong, with early readers quickly recognising sounds and effective support helping those who fall behind to ‘catch up’.
- Leaders show ‘great consideration’ for staff workload and well-being, creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued.
Areas to improve
- The school should address variability in curriculum delivery by gathering information on effectiveness and supporting staff to ensure pupils ‘learn consistently well’.
- Leaders must ensure pupils are supported to study effectively and follow behaviour expectations, particularly when working independently, to prevent a small minority from losing focus.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 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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