Wittersham Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wittersham Church of England Primary School.

Tenterden, TN307EA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 March 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Street
Wittersham
Tenterden, TN307EA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118740
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, TN30 7EA
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Canterbury
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
136
Free School Meals
17.6% (24 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 108.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Wittersham Church of England Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 107.0
2024 105.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
17
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
136 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Compassion Cooperation

Church of England primary school with a Christian vision at the heart of all we do; values Courage, Compassion and Cooperation; central Bible story is The Road to Emmaus; SIAMS described the school as a place of kindness and love driven by its Christian vision.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher, highlighting pride in a small rural Church of England school, the central Christian vision, and a commitment to a nurturing, ambitious curriculum where every child can flourish.

Facilities

The Orchard nurture space School hall Forest School/outdoor learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Road to Emmaus as central Bible story in the Church School Global Issues Week and the Climate Action Plan focusing on energy, waste, travel, biodiversity and curriculum Sustainability and climate change taught across subjects; Eco-Council and School Council leadership Forest School and outdoor learning embedded in daily practice

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care runs daily from 8:00am to 5:30pm. Morning provision includes Breakfast Club (8:00am – 8:30am) for £3.00. Afternoon wraparound options: 3:15pm – 4:15pm for £3.50; 4:15pm – 5:30pm for £4.00; Full after-school session 3:15pm – 5:30pm for £7.50. Bookings via ScoPay; Tax-Free Childcare accepted; emergency bookings via the school office. Wraparound care and internal club bookings open from 17 July 2025.

SEND Provision

Strong SEND provision; The Orchard nurture space provides expert support to manage emotions and catch up on learning.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Kent County Council in line with the Kent Primary Admissions Scheme and the school’s published Admissions Policy. Oversubscription criteria include Looked After and Previously Looked After Children, Church affiliation, siblings attending the school, and distance from the school.

Financial Information

Wraparound Care fees: Breakfast Club 8:00–8:30 £3.00; 3:15–4:15 £3.50; 4:15–5:30 £4.00; Full after-school 3:15–5:30 £7.50.

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