Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School, Deal
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Deal, part of Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 10 schools in Deal with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 97% in reading and 97% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School are The Downs Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 61% maths); Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 94% reading, 78% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 72% maths); and Warden House Primary School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 56% maths).
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
The Downs Church of England Primary SchoolDeal Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWarden House Primary School
The trust
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 28 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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 Walmer Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
11.4%
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 97% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Kingsdown and Ringwould 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.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
215 pupils
210 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Deal
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Deal
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
115
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,372
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,912
Per pupil
£1169k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kingsdown and Ringwould 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 Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School has around 211 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Kingsdown and Ringwould 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.
How many road collisions happen near Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School?
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School is at Glen Road, Kingsdown, Deal, Kent, CT14 8DD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)