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What is Saltwood CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Saltwood CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

What type of school is Saltwood CofE Primary School?

Saltwood CofE Primary School is a primary va school.

Where is Saltwood CofE Primary School located?

Saltwood CofE Primary School is located in Hythe, Kent, South East, CT21 4QS.

What age range does Saltwood CofE Primary School serve?

Saltwood CofE Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Saltwood CofE Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Saltwood CofE Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Saltwood CofE Primary School has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 113 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.7%, 1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected66%Attendance95.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Saltwood CofE Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 113 pupils
SEN support: 8% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Saltwood CofE Primary School's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 66% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 65/100

Good surroundings

Air quality78/100

Transport access25/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Saltwood CofE Primary School

At Saltwood CofE Primary School, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

88% met the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths.

Attendance at Saltwood CofE Primary School

Saltwood CofE Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Saltwood CofE Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Saltwood CofE Primary School is 15.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Saltwood CofE Primary School

Saltwood CofE Primary School has 113 pupils on roll.

1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

8% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Saltwood CofE Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Saltwood CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Saltwood CofE Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Saltwood CofE Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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