Birchington Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Park Lane Birchington Kent CT7 0AS |
| Phone | 01843841046 |
| Reference Number | 118693 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 439 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.52%
Girls: 51.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 2 | 35 | 22 | 57 |
| 3 | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| 4 | 33 | 39 | 72 |
| 5 | 40 | 34 | 74 |
| 6 | 29 | 33 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-24 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-01-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-09-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-14 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-02-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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1.25 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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2.32 miles |
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2.46 miles |
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2.61 miles |
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St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School
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2.79 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
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3.08 miles |
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Salmestone Primary School
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3.2 miles |
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3.47 miles |
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Drapers Mills Primary Academy
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3.73 miles |
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Newington Community Primary School
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4.09 miles |
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Dame Janet Primary Academy
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4.17 miles |
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School
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4.26 miles |
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Cliftonville Primary School
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4.34 miles |
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Northdown Primary School
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4.36 miles |
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Chilton Primary School
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4.48 miles |
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St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy
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4.53 miles |
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Ellington Infant School
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4.7 miles |
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Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
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4.74 miles |
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Palm Bay Primary School
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4.96 miles |
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The Llewellyn School and Nursery
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0.27 miles |
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King Ethelbert School
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0.76 miles |
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Ursuline College
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0.97 miles |
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Cherry Tree
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2.64 miles |
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Hartsdown Academy
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2.71 miles |
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Laleham Gap School
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3.75 miles |
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Parkview Academy
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3.9 miles |
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3.91 miles |
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Small Haven School
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4.21 miles |
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St George's Church of England Foundation School
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4.39 miles |
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St Anthony's School
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4.4 miles |
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Life Skills Manor
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4.52 miles |
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4.62 miles |
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The Royal Harbour Academy
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4.67 miles |
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Cross Keys Learning
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4.71 miles |
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Dane Court Grammar School
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4.8 miles |
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4.95 miles |
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St Lawrence College
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4.97 miles |