The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Sarah Symonds (Head Teacher)
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
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Kings Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9QT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Headcorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Headcorn Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Headcorn Primary School?
Headcorn Primary School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Headcorn Primary School take?
Headcorn Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Headcorn Primary School?
Headcorn Primary School is in Headcorn, TN27 9QT, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Headcorn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Headcorn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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