The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 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
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 152
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Moss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Cooks Lea, Eastry, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0LR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Eastry Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eastry Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eastry Church of England Primary School?
Eastry Church of England Primary School currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eastry Church of England Primary School take?
Eastry Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eastry Church of England Primary School?
Eastry Church of England Primary School is in Sandwich, CT13 0LR, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eastry Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eastry 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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