The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 98
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms nichola costello (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Frittenden Primary School, Frittenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2DD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Frittenden Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Frittenden Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frittenden Church of England Primary School?
Frittenden Church of England Primary School currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frittenden Church of England Primary School take?
Frittenden Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Frittenden Church of England Primary School?
Frittenden Church of England Primary School is in Cranbrook, TN17 2DD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frittenden Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Frittenden 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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