The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steven Payne (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Downs Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rowhill School
Special school · 2.3km away
Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Ifield School
Special school · 2.5km away
King's Farm Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Singlewell Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Istead Rise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Istead Rise Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Istead Rise Primary School?
Istead Rise Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Istead Rise Primary School take?
Istead Rise Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Istead Rise Primary School?
Istead Rise Primary School is in Gravesend, DA13 9HG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Istead Rise Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Istead Rise Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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