King's Farm Primary School
93%
Capacity
459
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About King's Farm Primary School
King's Farm Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 459 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 492 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated King's Farm Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Jackson, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5976th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 25 in Gravesham.
King's Farm Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 51 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Farm Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, King's Farm 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA12 5JT |
| Headteacher | Chris Jackson |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 459 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.3% |
| School Capacity | 459 / 492 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5976th of 13,686
Nationally
834th of 2,034
In South East
11th of 25
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA12 5JT
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