The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
23% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 248
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Tara Deevoy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Newington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newington Church of England Primary School?
Newington Church of England Primary School currently has 248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newington Church of England Primary School take?
Newington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newington Church of England Primary School?
Newington Church of England Primary School is in Sittingbourne, ME9 7LB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newington Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newington 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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