St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
200%
Capacity
420
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 420 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (200% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Botolph's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Chitty, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4008th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 25 in Gravesham.
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 135 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Botolph's Church of England Primary School include Library, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, St Botolph's 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 | Dover Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 9PL |
| Headteacher | Amy Chitty |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.8% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 210 (200% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
4008th of 13,686
Nationally
541st of 2,034
In South East
5th of 25
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
71%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
135
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Dover Road, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA11 9PL
Journey to School
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