SchoolScoresStone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Hayes Road, Horns Cross, Greenhithe, DA9 9EF
01322 382292 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 May 2014. 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 8 May 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
117 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 63rd highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 82nd highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 113th 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% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 48th highest of 188 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 82 parents who had raised a concern Joint 82nd highest of 244 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND Joint 47th highest of 84 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 52% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 70th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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
96 pupils in this year group.
70% — 8 points above the Kent average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 89 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 107 |
| Of those, offered a place | 80 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 212 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.2
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 262nd highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 359th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 409th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 41st highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.8% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 89th lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 161st lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 68th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 45th highest of 459 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 156th highest of 443 state primary schools in Kent. Higher than 65% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 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
- The Brent Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fleetdown Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gateway Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knockhall Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Dartford 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Temple Hill Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bean Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Craylands School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- River Mill Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 May 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
94% of the 117 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 107 families put Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 89 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 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 144098.
- 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.