Northbourne Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
131
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Northbourne Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 131 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Northbourne Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Reynolds, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7158th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 37 in Dover.
Northbourne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 20 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northbourne Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Northbourne Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Coldharbour Lane, Deal, Dover, CT14 0LP |
| Headteacher | Matthew Reynolds |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 131 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 131 / 140 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7158th of 13,686
Nationally
1010th of 2,034
In South East
19th of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
62%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
64
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Northbourne Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Coldharbour Lane, Deal
Dover, CT14 0LP
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