Hampton Primary School

About Hampton Primary School

Hampton Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit noticeably below the Kent local authority average, which is a key point for parents to weigh up. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 55%, compared with the LA average of 63%. That eight-point gap places Hampton in the bottom half of primary schools in Canterbury, where it ranks 22nd out of 30. Its national percentile of around 31% reinforces that picture. However, the picture is not uniformly flat: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, and the average maths score of 104 is solid. Reading and writing expected rates are lower, at 62% and 73% respectively, and the proportion reaching the higher standard across all three subjects is just 7%. So while the school is clearly behind the local norm overall, maths stands out as a relative strength.

Ofsted’s most recent inspection, in December 2024, rated the school Good overall, with two Outstanding judgements that add important nuance. The early years provision and personal development were both judged Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all Good. This is a slight improvement on the previous inspection in 2020, when personal development was also Outstanding but early years was only Good. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 93% of respondents would recommend the school, and 75% strongly agreed that their child is happy. On SEND support, 86% of parents strongly agreed that the school gives children the support they need, which is a notably high figure. The school has a large roll of 677 pupils, with 30.3% eligible for free school meals, and it is oversubscribed: 197 applications for 81 places in 2025/26, with 74 first-preference offers.

Facilities are generous for a primary school, including a gymnasium, sports hall, library, art studios, playing fields and an ICT suite. The school offers a range of clubs such as coding, art, science, film and eco club, plus sports including swimming, gymnastics, athletics and cricket. Its SEND provisions cover a wide spectrum, from specific learning difficulties and moderate learning difficulties to autistic spectrum disorder and multi-sensory impairment. The school also has nursery provision for children from age three. For families considering Hampton, the key trade-off is clear: the school is large, popular and well-regarded by its community, with strong pastoral and early years provision, but its academic outcomes at Key Stage 2 are below the Kent average. It will suit parents who prioritise a supportive, well-resourced environment over headline test scores.

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