Offham Primary School, West Malling
Offham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in West Malling. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 10 schools in West Malling with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- 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
Offham Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Offham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Offham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Offham Primary School as their first choice and 103 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Offham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Offham Primary School are West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp (1.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase (1.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 79% maths); Ryarsh Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 80% maths); and Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill (1.6 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Offham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language SrpValley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne ChaseRyarsh Primary SchoolValley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Offham Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 91% 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 has high expectations for their child (80%).
Who goes there
9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 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 (82%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 38 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 5 (2.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Malling Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Offham Primary School issued 19 suspensions, 9.5 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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
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 May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a caring community where children feel safe and eager to learn. Reading is prioritised across the whole school with excellent phonics teaching and plenty of chances to enjoy books. Pupils develop strong leadership skills through roles like reading ambassadors and sports council, building their confidence and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and extensive opportunities to enjoy books
- Broad and ambitious curriculum carefully sequenced so pupils build on previous knowledge
- Excellent pupil leadership opportunities including reading ambassadors and sports council
- High expectations for all pupils with strong support for those with special educational needs
- Warm relationships between adults and pupils creating a safe, well-cared-for environment
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to more consistently check whether pupils understand their learning and address misconceptions during lessons
- Some pupils need more opportunities to extend their learning and work on more complex tasks to deepen their knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust approaches to checking procedures and creating an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school provision, sports competitions with local teams, 10 'wow experiences' per year, reading grotto on playground, before- and after-school club
Offham Primary School is a happy village school where positive relationships and ambition to succeed are at the heart of the community. The school has been judged as Good across all key areas.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
94 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 80% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Offham Primary School
Getting There
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 Offham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
201 pupils
210 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - West Malling
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Malling
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
201
Total Pupils
101
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,318
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,093
Per pupil
£1104k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Offham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Offham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Offham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Offham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Offham Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Offham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Offham 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 Offham Primary School?
Offham Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Offham Primary School?
Classes at Offham Primary School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Offham Primary School?
Offham Primary School has around 201 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Offham Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Offham Primary School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Offham Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Offham 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 Offham 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 Offham Primary School?
Offham Primary School is at Church Road, Offham, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5NX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)