SchoolScoresIwade School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8RS
01795 472578 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 November 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 22 September 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
52% — 10 points below the Kent average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 80 |
| Of those, offered a place | 80 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 125 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 20th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 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
- Kemsley Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Regis Manor Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Court Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bobbing Village School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove Park Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lower Halstow Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunny Bank Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westlands Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queenborough School and Nursery 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newington CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Iwade School's Ofsted rating?
Iwade School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 November 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 September 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Iwade School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Iwade School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 80 families put Iwade School as their first choice for 90 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 80 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 140900.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.