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St Martin's School

St Martin's School

Dover, CT17 9LYPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

89%

Capacity

186

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About St Martin's School

St Martin's School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated St Martin's School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Thompson, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9640th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 37 in Dover.

St Martin's School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 26 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple 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 St Martin's School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dover, St Martin's 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarkland Road, Dover, Dover, CT17 9LY
HeadteacherHelen Thompson
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils186
Free School Meals (FSM)21.5%
School Capacity186 / 210 (89% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (8 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)

9640th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 70%

1430th of 2,034

In South East

Top 70%

23rd of 37

In Dover

Top 62%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

54%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:71%
Higher:29%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:63%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -10%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsDanceSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

26

Applications

56

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

25 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Martin's School

St Martin's School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01304206620www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/

Markland Road, Dover

Dover, CT17 9LY

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Markland Road, Dover

Dover, CT17 9LY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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