SchoolScoresKemsley Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, ME10 2RP
01795 428689 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 February 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 23 October 2024: 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
55 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 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 18% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 62% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th 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. | 76%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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.
57% — 5 points below the Kent average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.6% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.5 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 24 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 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
- Regis Manor Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Court Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Iwade School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bobbing Village School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunny Bank Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove Park Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canterbury Road Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westlands Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Avenue Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lansdowne Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kemsley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kemsley Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 February 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Kemsley Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kemsley Primary Academy?
76% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kemsley Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kemsley Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Kemsley Primary Academy as their first choice for 21 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 139396.
- 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.