Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Street Ulcombe Maidstone Kent ME17 1DU |
| Phone | 01622842903 |
| Reference Number | 118631 |
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School continues to demonstrate effective educational standards since its previous inspection. The school creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and happy, and teachers form strong relationships with both students and their families. One notable strength is how the school accommodates the needs of its diverse student body, particularly those who frequently join or leave throughout the year, thereby fostering an atmosphere conducive for learning. Despite some challenges, such as filling gaps in learning from national tests, the school maintains high aspirations and actively promotes a love for reading and mathematical understanding among its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 70 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.86%
Girls: 47.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 27.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 27 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Ambitious curriculum tailored to students' interests
- Happy and well-behaved pupils who enjoy school life
- Teachers managing workload effectively to focus on curriculum delivery
- Robust systems for monitoring pupil attendance
- Positive early years development and varied learning opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack opportunities to deepen their mathematical thinking
- Feedback from teachers not consistently clear, leading to gaps in learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 15% | ||
| 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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 97 |
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 | -6.7 | ||
| Writing | -4.6 | ||
| Maths | -6.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Kingswood Primary School
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Platts Heath Primary School
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2.06 miles |
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Sutton Valence Primary School
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2.35 miles |
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Headcorn Primary School
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2.95 miles |
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Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School
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3.08 miles |
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Lenham Primary School
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3.51 miles |
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Hollingbourne Primary School
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3.7 miles |
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Egerton Church of England Primary School
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3.74 miles |
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Leigh Academy Langley Park
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3.89 miles |
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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4.28 miles |
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Leigh Academy Tree Tops
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4.41 miles |
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Senacre Wood Primary School
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4.59 miles |
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Smarden Primary School
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4.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sutton Valence School
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2.22 miles |
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The Lenham School
Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL |
3.53 miles |
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King's Reach Education
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4.6 miles |
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Heath Farm School
Egerton Road, Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX |
4.89 miles |