Snodland CofE Primary School

About Snodland CofE Primary School

Snodland CofE Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit below the Kent local authority average for primary schools, which stands at 63 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. At Snodland, that figure is 56 per cent, placing it 305th out of 459 similar schools in the county and in the bottom 50 per cent nationally. The gap is most pronounced in reading, where 77 per cent of pupils met the expected standard compared with 82 per cent in maths, and writing lags further at 67 per cent. Only 5 per cent of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, though maths stands out with 32 per cent reaching that level. The school’s average scores in reading and maths both sit at 105, which is in line with the national average of 100 but below the strongest local performers. The nearest outstanding-rated school, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, is just 0.7 kilometres away, offering a nearby alternative for families prioritising top-tier Ofsted grades.

The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection took place in 2012, when it was rated Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, though no new graded judgements were issued for individual categories. The earlier 2008 inspection had rated early years provision as Requires Improvement, but the overall effectiveness was already Good. Snodland is a Church of England primary with a mixed intake of 404 pupils, operating close to its capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29 per cent, which is above the national average and suggests a relatively high level of disadvantage. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to compare how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment figures give a clear picture of where outcomes currently sit.

Snodland offers a broad range of facilities including a library, art studios, playing fields, an outdoor playground and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision covers football, cricket, swimming, athletics, tennis, netball and gymnastics, while clubs extend to drama, book club, film club, art club, coding and choir. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 111 applications for 56 places and 49 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.98. Its SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, visual and multi-sensory impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a practical choice for families whose children require additional support, particularly given the range of needs the school is equipped to handle. There is no nursery or sixth form provision, so it serves the primary years only, from age 4 to 11.

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