Eastry Church of England Primary School
70%
Capacity
152
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Eastry Church of England Primary School
Eastry 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 152 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Eastry Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Moss, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8940th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 37 in Dover.
Eastry Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 12 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eastry Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Eastry 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 | Cooks Lea, Sandwich, Dover, CT13 0LR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Moss |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 152 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.8% |
| School Capacity | 152 / 218 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8940th of 13,686
Nationally
1337th of 2,034
In South East
22nd of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eastry Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Cooks Lea, Sandwich
Dover, CT13 0LR
Journey to School
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