Selling Church of England Primary School
44%
Capacity
92
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Selling Church of England Primary School
Selling 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 92 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (44% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Selling Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura King, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7498th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 48 in Swale.
Selling Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 6 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
Selling Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Selling Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Selling 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 | The Street, Faversham, Swale, ME13 9RQ |
| Headteacher | Laura King |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 92 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.3% |
| School Capacity | 92 / 210 (44% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7498th of 13,686
Nationally
1067th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
61%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
19
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Street, Faversham
Swale, ME13 9RQ
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