Ospringe Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Ospringe Church of England Primary School
Ospringe Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Ospringe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Ralph, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8733rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 48 in Swale.
Ospringe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 29 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate 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 Ospringe Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Ospringe 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 | Water Lane, Faversham, Swale, ME13 8TX |
| Headteacher | Amanda Ralph |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8733rd of 13,686
Nationally
1298th of 2,034
In South East
33rd of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
57%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Water Lane, Faversham
Swale, ME13 8TX
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