SchoolScoresCrockenhill Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
The Green, Crockenhill, Crockenhill, BR8 8JG
03000 658300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Kent comparisons use the 248 of its 459 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 211 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 | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 35th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 57th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 144th highest of 188 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern Joint 50th highest of 244 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 114th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). 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. Kent figures pool parents at the Kent 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
27 pupils in this year group.
41% — 21 points below the Kent average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 41% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 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. | 99 | 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 77 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 154th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 402nd highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 98th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 277th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 392nd lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 408th lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.0% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 221st lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 278th lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 357th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 82nd highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 78th highest of 443 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 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
- St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Firs Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horizon Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downsview Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Oak Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Cray CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pauls' CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philomena's Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Cray Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crockenhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Crockenhill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Crockenhill Primary School?
91% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Crockenhill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Crockenhill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Crockenhill Primary School as their first choice for 28 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 118254.
- 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.