SchoolScoresTenterden CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RA
01580 763717 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 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 | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Tenterden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tenterden. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tenterden. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tenterden. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 77% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 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% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tenterden. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 71% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 68th highest of 84 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 25% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tenterden. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). 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. Tenterden figures pool parents at the Tenterden 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
50 pupils in this year group.
46% — 16 points below the Kent average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 54% | 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. | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.3% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Tenterden. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.8% | 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
- Tenterden Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- St Michael's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Halden CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rolvenden Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tenterden CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Tenterden CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Tenterden CofE Junior School?
71% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Tenterden CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143789.
- 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.