Is Bysing Wood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 203rd of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bysing Wood Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 39% of pupils at Bysing Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bysing Wood Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bysing Wood 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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Bysing Wood Primary School

Lower Road, Faversham, ME13 7NU

Local ranking203rd of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

270

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 39.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 48.0%
Maths (Expected): 43.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 35.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 96.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 255
Boys: 126 (51%)
Girls: 119 (49%)
Capacity: 270 (91% full)
SEND: 21.2%
FSM Eligible: 55.1%
EAL: 10.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 16.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,184/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 10.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.7%
Black African: 6.7%
White Other: 5.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.0%
Asian Indian: 2.0%
Black Other: 1.6%

71.7%

White British

6.7%

Black African

5.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01795534644

office@bysing-wood.kent.sch.uk

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Lower Road

Faversham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147750
UKPRN: 10085585
Establishment No.: 2534
Trust: EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED

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