Wittersham Church of England Primary School
Tenterden, TN30 7EA · Kent · primary school
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30th 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 — 9.0/10 against 3,752 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wittersham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Squash Club, Gardening Club, Card Sharing, Choir, Yoga, KS2 Sports Club, Movers & Groovers, and Rocksteady Music School. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 do the 8 named clubs balance with core curriculum time? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Wittersham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Wittersham Church of England Primary School is described as a "welcoming and highly nurturing environment" where pupils achieve well and feel "safe, heard and cared for." The inspection awarded 'Good' across all key judgement areas, highlighting strong behaviour, effective support for pupils with special educational needs, and a clear focus on reading.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "polite, kind and respectful" behaviour, with "positive relations" cited as a real strength.
- The recently established nurture provision, ‘The Orchard’, provides expert support for emotional regulation and learning catch-up.
- Reading is "highly prioritised," with children becoming "accurate and fluent readers" through high-quality phonics routines.
- Leaders are "considerate of staff well-being," and governors provide "highly effective challenge and support."
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND "accurately and swiftly," allowing for timely support.
Areas to improve
- Teaching activities do not always link clearly to intended learning, meaning pupils may not focus on the most important knowledge.
- Systems to check pupils’ understanding are not used consistently, leading to missed misconceptions and tasks that are insufficiently challenging.
- Pupils’ understanding of wider diversity and different cultures is "not as well developed" as it could be, requiring swift action to broaden curriculum experiences.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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