The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 7.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Craig Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6SS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School?
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School take?
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School?
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School is in Dover, CT15 6SS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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