The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
40%
+32.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Ryan Laker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beaman Close, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 1DZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School?
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School take?
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School?
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School is in Cranbrook, TN17 1DZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Goudhurst and Kilndown 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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