Guston Church of England Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Guston Church of England Primary School.
Guston Church of England Primary School, Dover
Guston Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dover. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2021 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 21 schools in Dover with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Guston Church of England Primary School in detail
Guston Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 4:00pm, from £3.50 per session.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Guston Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Guston Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Guston Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Guston Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Guston Church of England Primary School are Guston Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); St Richard's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); Charlton Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 55% reading, 55% maths); and Barton Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths).
Guston Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Guston Church of England Primary SchoolSt Richard's Catholic Primary SchoolCharlton Church of England Primary SchoolBarton Junior School
Who goes there
62.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (34%), Asian (34%) and other ethnic groups (25%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (24.1%) received SEN support and 2 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dover Priory Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burgoyne Heights (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 193 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Guston Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from February 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2012 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 84% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
5
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Guston Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Guston Church of England Primary School.
- Guston Wraparound @ jackinaboxeducationltdAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Guston Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Guston Church of England Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Guston Church of England Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
148 pupils
154 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dover
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dover
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
25.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
133
Total Pupils
70
Boys
63
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
21.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,187
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,966
Per pupil
£1009k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
8.0%
Persistent absence
137
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Guston Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Guston Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Guston Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Guston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Guston Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2021, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Guston Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Guston Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Guston Church of England Primary School?
Guston Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Guston Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Guston Church of England Primary School average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Guston Church of England Primary School?
Guston Church of England Primary School has around 133 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Guston Church of England Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Guston Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Guston Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Guston Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Guston Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Guston Wraparound @ jackinaboxeducationltd (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Guston Church of England Primary School?
Guston Church of England Primary School is at Burgoyne Heights, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5LR.