SchoolScoresWateringbury CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5EA
01622 812199 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 July 2025, 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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Maidstone comparisons use the 22 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 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 | Maidstone | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. 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 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). 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. Maidstone figures pool parents at the Maidstone 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
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 4 points above the Kent average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 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. | 104 | 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 33 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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 22nd highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.8% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 35th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 39th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 43 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 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 Discovery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yalding, St Peter and St Paul CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mereworth Community Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barming Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Farleigh Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected, 1 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hunton CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2021 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Peckham Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 5 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wateringbury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Wateringbury CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wateringbury CofE Primary School?
96% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Wateringbury CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wateringbury CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Wateringbury CofE Primary School as their first choice for 10 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 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 118632.
- 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.