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Davington Primary School

Swale, ME13 7EQPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#7,867
of 13,686 nationally

About Davington Primary School

Davington Primary School in Swale is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 416 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating at near-full occupancy. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many of its peers. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 130 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.17. Of those, 58 were first-preference applications, and 53 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that while competition is real, the majority of families who put it first do secure a spot. The school is led by headteacher Chilton Saint and has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPriory Row, Faversham, Swale, ME13 7EQ
HeadteacherChilton Saint
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils416
Free School Meals (FSM)22.8%
School Capacity416 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersNetballGymnasticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubArt ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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