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Nonington Church of England Primary School

Dover, CT15 4LBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
17%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#13,595
of 13,686 nationally

About Nonington Church of England Primary School

Nonington Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in Dover, currently operating well below its capacity of 86 with just 58 pupils on roll. That spare capacity is notable because the school is actually oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 22 applications for just 9 places and offering first preference to 7 families, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.44. The pupil demographic is striking: 63.8% of children are eligible for free school meals, far above the national average and a clear signal that this school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage. The school is Church of England in character, mixed gender, and takes children from age 4 to 11. Headteacher Victoria Solly leads a setting where the intake is small enough that every child is known individually, but the demand from local families suggests the school’s reputation among those who apply is stronger than its official ratings might imply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Dover, Dover, CT15 4LB
HeadteacherVictoria Solly
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils58
Free School Meals (FSM)63.8%
School Capacity58 / 86 (67% full)

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryNetballTennisSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nonington Church of England Primary School

Nonington Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.