Graveney Primary School
97%
Capacity
102
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Graveney Primary School
Graveney Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 102 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Graveney Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jenny Wynn, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7460th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 48 in Swale.
Graveney Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 12 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Graveney Primary School include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Cross Country, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Book Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Graveney 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Seasalter Road, Faversham, Swale, ME13 9DU |
| Headteacher | Jenny Wynn |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.6% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 105 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7460th of 13,686
Nationally
1056th of 2,034
In South East
24th of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
61%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Seasalter Road, Faversham
Swale, ME13 9DU
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