Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School, Greenhithe
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Greenhithe, part of Aletheia Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 184th-highest of the 432 schools in Kent with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School in detail
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our school community I would like to welcome you to Stone St. Mary’s CE Primary School which I hope you will feel, like us, is a very special place. I, as the Headteacher, am extremely privileged to be able to serve this community and to work alongside a dedicated team."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £2.70 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 107 families put Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 212 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 27 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School are The Brent Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); Fleetdown Primary Academy (0.8 miles, 84% reading, 75% maths); The Gateway Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 87% maths); and Knockhall Primary School (1.3 miles, Requires improvement, 77% reading, 74% maths).
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
The Brent Primary SchoolFleetdown Primary AcademyThe Gateway Primary AcademyKnockhall Primary School
The trust
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Aletheia Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% 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
35.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Black (22%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 54 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 11 (1.7%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stone Crossing Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elm Road (opposite), 370 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 324 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School are Stone Lodge School (0.7 miles), Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (1.2 miles) and Alkerden Church of England Academy (1.5 miles).
Stone Lodge SchoolSir Geoffrey Leigh AcademyAlkerden Church of England Academy
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; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 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 May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stone St Mary's creates a caring, inclusive community where children are encouraged to celebrate each other's successes and develop strong character values. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with excellent reading provision and a wide choice of enrichment activities, helping pupils become confident learners and well-rounded individuals. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and regularly check pupils' understanding to help most children progress well.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge over time, with most pupils recalling learning effectively
- Strong reading programme with diverse texts that develops confident, fluent readers
- Pupils develop excellent character and social skills through roles like 'Agents for Change' and Well-being Champions
- Early identification and swift support for pupils who need additional help, including those with SEND
- Wide range of enrichment activities and clubs that develop confidence, resilience and talents
Areas for Improvement
- In a few curriculum subjects, teachers' checks on what pupils know and can do are not robust enough, leading to some gaps in knowledge that hinder progress with more complex tasks
- Leaders should ensure all staff have the expertise to identify and address these gaps across all subject areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and having trusted adults they can talk to about worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing arts clubs, yoga, dodgeball, mini-marathons, trust-led debates, theatre productions on online safety, rail safety learning, performances in front of audiences, visits to residential care homes, singing at local churches, charity fundraising
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school has high aspirations for pupils' academic and personal achievements, with staff and pupils proud to be part of a community reflecting the vision of 'caring, growing and shining together'.
At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
117 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 remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.9
Avg class size
30.4
Infant (KS1)
31.2
KS2
21
Total classes
14 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Kicking Up a Storm: Stone Takes on the Trust Games Football
1 Jun 2026
Finding Our Voice: Mike Dodsworth’s Oracy Day
2 Apr 2026
Trust Choir Concert - A Powerful Performance from Stone
30 Mar 2026
Celebrating Tag Rugby Excellence Across Our Trust!
18 Mar 2026
Dribble, Dunk, and Dominate: Round 3 Highlights!
23 Jan 2026
Dodgeball Drama: The Trust Games Heat Up!
14 Nov 2025
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School.
- Chirpy Kids Out Of School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 14 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
642 pupils
630 places
12 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Greenhithe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Greenhithe
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
10.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
648
Total Pupils
307
Boys
341
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,480
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,974
Per pupil
£3550k
Total funding
£198k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
11.0%
Persistent absence
575
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
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stone St Mary's CofE 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 Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Stone St Mary's CofE 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 Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Classes at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School average 30.9 pupils (2025/26). 14 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School has around 648 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 11% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Stone St Mary's CofE 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 Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Chirpy Kids Out Of School Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 14 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School is at Hayes Road, Horns Cross, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9EF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)