The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 84%
- FSM
- 23.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Deby Day (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Burgoyne Heights, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5LR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDuke of York's Royal Military School
Secondary · 566m away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dover College
Independent · 1.6km away
Dover Christ Church Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Guston Church of England Primary School a selective school?
No. Guston Church of England Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Guston Church of England Primary School?
Guston Church of England Primary School currently has 152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Guston Church of England Primary School take?
Guston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Guston Church of England Primary School?
Guston Church of England Primary School is in Dover, CT15 5LR, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Guston Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Guston 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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