Is Davington Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 21 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 224th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Davington Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Davington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Davington Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Davington Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Davington Primary School

Priory Row, Davington, Faversham, ME13 7EQ

Local ranking224th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 416
Boys: 211 (51%)
Girls: 204 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (99% full)
SEND: 20.0%
FSM Eligible: 22.8%
EAL: 8.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,404/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.9%
White Other: 10.4%
Black African: 2.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
White Irish: 0.5%

81.9%

White British

10.4%

White Other

2.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01795532401

headteacher@davington.kent.sch.uk

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Priory Row

Faversham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118338
UKPRN: 10069515
Establishment No.: 2228

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