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Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School

Dover, CT16 3DTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
96%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#76 of 13,686 nationally

About Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School

Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School stands out sharply against the Kent local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 63%, Temple Ewell achieves an extraordinary 96% — a full 33 percentage points higher. This places the school first out of 37 primary schools in the Dover district, and in the top 0.5% nationally. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for 20 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 60 applications, with 17 of those coming as first preferences. That three-to-one ratio of applicants to places tells you local families clearly see something exceptional happening here. The school's capacity is 140, yet it currently holds 150 pupils, so it's running slightly over its intended size — another sign of demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Address3-4 Brookside, Dover, Dover, CT16 3DT
HeadteacherAngela Matthews
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils150
Free School Meals (FSM)19.3%
School Capacity150 / 140 (107% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsNetballFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School

Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.