Is Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 27th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 81% of pupils at Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Temple Ewell Church of England 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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Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School

3-4 Brookside, Temple Ewell, Dover, CT16 3DT

Local ranking27th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 81.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 95.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 95.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 95.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 150
Boys: 82 (53%)
Girls: 72 (47%)
Capacity: 140 (110% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 20.0%
EAL: 2.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 12.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,227/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.7%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Asian Chinese: 2.1%
White Other: 1.4%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.7%

88.7%

White British

2.8%

Mixed Other

2.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01304822665

headteacher@temple-ewell.kent.sch.uk

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3-4 Brookside

Dover, South East

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Administrative

URN: 139436
UKPRN: 10041585
Establishment No.: 2023
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST

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