The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 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
- 55
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Solly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Street, Goodnestone, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1PQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Goodnestone Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goodnestone Church of England Primary School?
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School currently has 55 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goodnestone Church of England Primary School take?
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goodnestone Church of England Primary School?
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School is in Canterbury, CT3 1PQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goodnestone Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Goodnestone 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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