The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Louise Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Birchington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birchington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchington Church of England Primary School?
Birchington Church of England Primary School currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchington Church of England Primary School take?
Birchington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchington Church of England Primary School?
Birchington Church of England Primary School is in Birchington, CT7 0AS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchington Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birchington Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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