Goodnestone Church of England Primary School
79%
Capacity
55
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Goodnestone Church of England Primary School
Goodnestone 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 55 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Goodnestone Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Solly, it falls under Kent local authority.
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 10 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Goodnestone Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Goodnestone 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 | The Street, Canterbury, Dover, CT3 1PQ |
| Headteacher | Victoria Solly |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 55 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.3% |
| School Capacity | 55 / 70 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Street, Canterbury
Dover, CT3 1PQ
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