Palmarsh Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St George's Place Hythe Kent CT21 6NE |
| Phone | 01303260212 |
| Reference Number | 118490 |
Palmarsh Primary School has effectively upheld the standards set during its previous inspection, showcasing strengths in its inclusive culture, high expectations for student learning, and a supportive learning environment. Pupils display strong social relationships and demonstrate enthusiasm for their education, with many excelling academically, particularly in reading. The school has made significant improvements to the curriculum, and students with special educational needs benefit from well-considered adaptations that enable them to thrive alongside their peers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 201 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.27%
Girls: 54.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 4 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.6% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 01 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 15 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong reading skills with a structured phonics program.
- Inclusive culture that supports all students, including those with SEND.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent relationships with staff and peers.
- High expectations for learning are evident in students' work.
- Enthusiastic pupil participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' prior knowledge in some wider curriculum subjects.
- Need for improved task design to better support retention of important content.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -1.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6HS |
1.27 miles |
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Lympne Church of England Primary School
Octavian Drive, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4JG |
1.32 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St John's Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4BE |
1.43 miles |
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Saltwood CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS |
1.78 miles |
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL |
3.12 miles |
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Dymchurch Primary School
New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0LE |
3.38 miles |
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Sellindge Primary School
Main Road, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6JY |
3.52 miles |
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ |
3.61 miles |
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Cheriton Primary School
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP |
3.92 miles |
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG |
4.35 miles |
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Harcourt Primary School
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE |
4.49 miles |
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Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU |
4.57 miles |
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Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN |
4.73 miles |
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Lyminge Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8JA |
4.82 miles |
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Aldington Primary School
Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7EE |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL |
1.47 miles |
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The Folkestone School for Girls
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3RB |
4.5 miles |
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Turner Free School
Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB |
4.7 miles |
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The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY |
4.93 miles |