The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Christian Kelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thoma's School
Special school · 646m away
Sittingbourne Community College
Secondary · 692m away
The Sittingbourne School
Secondary · 692m away
Meadowfield School
Special school · 751m away
Sunny Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
South Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
VTC Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
Highsted Grammar School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Sittingbourne, ME9 9NL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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