The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Methodist 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Simon Way
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School take?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School is in Faversham, ME13 9AW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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