The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 43.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- OUR COMMUNITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicki Man (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0LE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dymchurch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dymchurch Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dymchurch Primary School?
Dymchurch Primary School currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dymchurch Primary School take?
Dymchurch Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dymchurch Primary School?
Dymchurch Primary School is in Romney Marsh, TN29 0LE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dymchurch Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dymchurch Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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