Warden House Primary School
Deal, CT14 9SF · Kent · primary school
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407th 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 — 1.5/10 against 1,620 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warden House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.5 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Young Voices choir, dodgeball, multi-skills, football, gymnastics, and arts and crafts. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 380 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 42.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to help the 2.0% who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Warden House Primary School
Overview
Warden House Primary School is described as a “nurturing school” where pupils are happy, confident, and demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning.” However, the report states that the “quality of education” and “leadership and management” require improvement, primarily because pupils have “gaps in their knowledge” in core subjects and staff lack the expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “Good” behaviour and attitudes, treating others with respect and understanding school values such as “success” and “positive.”
- Early years provision is “Good,” with children making a “strong start” in phonics and enjoying creative activities.
- Personal development is “Good,” with pupils learning well about keeping safe and participating in democratic processes and educational trips.
- The school identifies and meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, providing “carefully planned guidance.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and attendance rates have shown “positive shifts.”
Areas to improve
- Ensure teachers have the “pedagogical knowledge” to teach the curriculum as intended, so pupils learn important knowledge securely.
- Improve activity choices and curriculum implementation across all subjects to help pupils build knowledge and understanding over time.
- Enhance the accuracy of checks on pupil knowledge to identify gaps and misconceptions before moving pupils to the next stage of learning.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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