The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
19% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 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
- 263
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 41.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Prout (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hythe Bay CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hythe Bay CofE Primary School?
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hythe Bay CofE Primary School take?
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hythe Bay CofE Primary School?
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School is in Hythe, CT21 6HS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hythe Bay CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hythe Bay CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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