The Davenport School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent special school
Ages: 5–12
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 18
Capacity: 82%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Kent
Head: Ms Susan Howson (Headteacher)

Provisions

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

GoodJuly 2025

Standard inspection: Good

11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.

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Previous reports

Standard inspection: Good

November 2022 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Requires Improvement

November 2019 | Inspection

Additional inspection

May 2019 | Inspection

Additional inspection

September 2018 | Inspection

Additional inspection

December 2017 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Requires Improvement

January 2017 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

May 2013 | Inspection

Monitoring inspection

July 2011 | Inspection

Light touch inspection

March 2010 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Satisfactory

June 2007 | Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

The Lodge, Eastry, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0NY

Rural setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Eastry Church of England Primary School

Primary · 998m away

Sandwich Technology School

Secondary · 2.2km away

Sandwich Junior School

Primary · 2.5km away

Sandwich Infant School

Primary · 3.2km away

Questions parents ask

Is The Davenport School a selective school?

No. The Davenport School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.

What is The Davenport School's Ofsted rating?

The Davenport School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend The Davenport School?

The Davenport School currently has 18 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does The Davenport School take?

The Davenport School caters for pupils aged 5 to 12.

Where is The Davenport School?

The Davenport School is in Sandwich, CT13 0NY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

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