Langdon Primary School, Dover
Langdon Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dover. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 21 schools in Dover with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 113% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- 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
Langdon Primary School in detail
Langdon Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Langdon Primary School promotes a positive atmosphere for learning in a caring, considerate community. Every learner is enabled to develop independence and confidence as well as the motivation to excel in future challenges and life long learning."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are very proud of our school and welcome visitors who would like to know more about what we do and how we do it. If you are interested in knowing more or are interested in a place at the school do please come and see us."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Langdon Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Langdon Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Langdon Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Langdon Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Langdon Primary School are St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 68% maths); Whitfield Aspen School (2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 55% maths); Guston Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles); and Guston Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 65% reading, 80% maths).
Langdon Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary SchoolWhitfield Aspen SchoolGuston Church of England Primary SchoolGuston Church of England Primary School
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Langdon Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 25 pupils (26.9%) received SEN support and 4 (4.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Langdon Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Martin Mill Rail Station, about 790 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Side (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Langdon 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small village school places your child at the heart of everything it does, with pupils reporting they feel safe and well cared for. Staff have high expectations for every child to succeed and are particularly skilled at supporting those with additional needs. The school prioritises reading from the early years, with all staff trained in phonics, ensuring children develop strong literacy skills quickly.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour with pupils showing kindness and respect throughout the school
- Strong focus on reading with all staff well-trained in phonics, resulting in fluent and accurate readers
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with effective adaptations and high aspirations for all
- Well-sequenced curriculum from early years onwards that supports pupils to become independent learners
- Calm, consistent approach to behaviour management across all classes
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects like history and science, curriculum does not clearly identify specific knowledge pupils should learn, so pupils struggle to build on prior learning
- Broader development opportunities are not yet mapped out in a clearly sequenced way
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits (Year 2 and above for independence building), music lessons and performances with other local schools, sports competitions with other schools, trips linked to learning, sports leader and librarian leadership roles
Langdon Primary School is a small, welcoming village school where pupils are happy and thriving. The school has maintained its good standards with effective action, placing pupils at the heart of everything it does.
At a Glance
10.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Langdon Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
93 pupils
82 places
11 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
31.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
93
Total Pupils
50
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,676
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,857
Per pupil
£707k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
7.4%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Langdon Primary School
Questions parents ask about Langdon Primary School
What are SATs results like at Langdon Primary School?
Of the pupils at Langdon Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Langdon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Langdon Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Langdon Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Langdon 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 Langdon Primary School?
Langdon Primary School was full in 2025, at 113% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Langdon Primary School?
Classes at Langdon Primary School average 23.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Langdon Primary School?
Langdon Primary School has around 93 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Langdon Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Langdon Primary School in 2024/25. 7.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Langdon Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Langdon 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 Langdon Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Langdon Primary School?
Langdon Primary School is at East Langdon, Dover, Kent, CT15 5JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)