The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 151
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Debbie Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5EA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wateringbury Church of England Primary School?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wateringbury Church of England Primary School take?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School is in Maidstone, ME18 5EA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wateringbury Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wateringbury 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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