SchoolScoresBapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
School Lane, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, ME9 9NL
01795 424143 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sittingbourne comparisons use the 16 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sittingbourne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 4% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 1% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 62% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sittingbourne figures pool parents at the Sittingbourne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
40% — 22 points below the Kent average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.39% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 24 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Lansdowne Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canterbury Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunny Bank Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Avenue Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rodmersham School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lynsted and Norton Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Teynham Parochial CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oaks Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2021
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Minterne Junior School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery?
69% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118730.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.