What is Ightham Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ightham Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

What age range does Ightham Primary School cover?

The published age range for Ightham Primary School is 4 to 11 years. Check with the school which age groups currently have places available.

Ightham Primary School

Tonbridge and Malling, TN15 9DD

Parent reviews

Pupils: 206
Ages: 4–11
Gender: Mixed
School type: Academy converter

About

Ightham Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Tonbridge and Malling, South East, for pupils aged 4 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 206 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 210.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (3 Mar 2020). Admissions data records 47 first-preference applications and 30 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Reporting periods vary by source — Methodology.

School Rating

Classpot Rating

Ightham Primary School does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. Both required datasets could not be matched to this school’s current record. Not rated does not mean low performing.

NAAcademic results

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAAttendance

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAPupil progress

Not available for 2024/25

DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.

Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.

Methodology and official sources

Contact Information

01732882405 www.ightham.kent.sch.uk

Oldbury Lane, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, TN15 9DD

Ms Sue Earl

Details

School Type: Primary (State)
Age Range: 4 to 11 years
Gender: Mixed
Establishment type: Academy converter
Local Authority: Kent

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Outstanding

Based on 3 Mar 2020 · Legacy grading · Open inspection report ↗

Inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Quality of education	Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes	Outstanding
Personal development	Outstanding
Leadership & management	Outstanding
Early years provision	Outstanding

Previous inspection · 4 Feb 2015Legacy grading · Good

Previous inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Overall effectiveness	Good
Leadership & management	Good
Early years provision	Outstanding

Published 13 May 2020.

Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.

Catchment & distance

Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.

Admissions

Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure	Value
School’s local authority	Kent
Applications open	September 2026
Application deadline	15 January 2027
National offer day	16 April 2027

Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.

Admissions demand · 2026/27
Measure	Value
Offers made on National Offer Day	30
First-preference applications	47
Applications (all preferences)	92
First-preference offers	30

Source: Published admissions data; follow each measure’s labelled basis, including all preferences where shown.

Students and teachers

21.7 pupils per qualified teacher

2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.

Students

Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded: 206
School capacityPeriod not recorded: 210
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26: 2.4%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26: 8.3%

Classes & attendance

Average class size2025/26: 29.4

More pupil data

Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group	Pupils
White British	86.4%
White other	6.8%
Mixed	6.3%
Asian	0%
Black	0%
Other	0.5%

DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.

Ofsted Parent View

89.7% would recommend this school

29 responses · Nov 2025 – Apr 2026

Parent survey responses
Question	Agree or strongly agree
Happy at school	96.6%
Feels safe	96.6%
Behaviour	82.8%
Bullying handled	66.6%

Additional parent survey responses
Question	Agree or strongly agree
SEND support	100%
Communication	79.3%
Concerns handled	65.5%
Best interests	86.2%
Support to learn	89.7%

FAQ about Ightham Primary School

Ightham Primary School recorded 47 first-choice applications and 30 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.6 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter. First-choice applications exceeded offers made in this dataset.

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.

Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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