The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Michele Kirkbride (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ethelbert Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Abbey School
Secondary · 415m away
Ospringe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 858m away
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bysing Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Davington Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Esland School
Independent · 1.6km away
Lorenden Preparatory School
Independent · 2.3km away
Luddenham School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ethelbert Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ethelbert Road Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ethelbert Road Primary School?
Ethelbert Road Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ethelbert Road Primary School take?
Ethelbert Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ethelbert Road Primary School?
Ethelbert Road Primary School is in Faversham, ME13 8SQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ethelbert Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ethelbert Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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