The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Paul Newton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Saltwood CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saltwood CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saltwood CofE Primary School?
Saltwood CofE Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saltwood CofE Primary School take?
Saltwood CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saltwood CofE Primary School?
Saltwood CofE Primary School is in Hythe, CT21 4QS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saltwood CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Saltwood 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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