Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
80%
Capacity
167
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 167 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Comfort, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7793rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 37 in Dover.
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 16 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (12 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Laureston Place, Dover, Dover, CT16 1QX |
| Headteacher | Helen Comfort |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 167 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.5% |
| School Capacity | 167 / 210 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7793rd of 13,686
Nationally
1122nd of 2,034
In South East
21st of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
12 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Laureston Place, Dover
Dover, CT16 1QX
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