The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Chilton Saint (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Priory Row, Davington, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7EQ
Town setting
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St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
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Ethelbert Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ospringe Church of England Primary School
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The Abbey School
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Luddenham School
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Questions parents ask
What is Davington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Davington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Davington Primary School?
Davington Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Davington Primary School take?
Davington Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Davington Primary School?
Davington Primary School is in Faversham, ME13 7EQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Davington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Davington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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