Teynham Parochial 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 Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School.
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, Sittingbourne
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sittingbourne. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 24 schools in Sittingbourne with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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 8 Oct 2026
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School in detail
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Teynham Parochial Church of England 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 rose from 73% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School are Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Lynsted and Norton Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 100% reading, 89% maths); Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery (1.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 63% maths); and Lansdowne Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 85% maths).
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolLynsted and Norton Primary SchoolBapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and NurseryLansdowne Primary School
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
40.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 50 pupils (25.3%) received SEN support and 3 (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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Teynham Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Honeyball Walk (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 51 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 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; DfE school workforce census; 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 agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, supportive community where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff have high expectations and work hard to ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, achieve well and progress through an ambitious curriculum. The school prioritises wellbeing alongside learning, helping children develop resilience and confidence both in and out of the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral support with a dedicated team helping pupils manage emotions and wellbeing, including access to counselling and reflection spaces
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from Reception to Year 6, with pupils achieving particularly well in mathematics
- Expert phonics teaching and prioritisation of reading, helping most pupils become confident and fluent readers quickly
- High-quality support for pupils who fall behind, including those with additional needs, enabling them to catch up effectively
- Consistent positive behaviour supported by established routines throughout the school
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for some older pupils to write at length in subjects beyond English, with inconsistencies in handwriting and grammar quality
- Subject-specific vocabulary not taught clearly enough in some wider curriculum subjects, meaning pupils struggle to recall and apply important technical language
- Need for improved staff subject knowledge to model key concepts confidently across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff knowing pupils and families well and promptly addressing any concerns raised.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning sessions, breakfast and after-school clubs
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is rated Good across all areas. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, with staff fostering a strong sense of community where pupils feel happy, safe, and well-supported.
At a Glance
40.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 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 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
203 pupils
208 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sittingbourne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sittingbourne
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
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
26.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
95
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
15.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,936
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,759
Per pupil
£1327k
Total funding
£112k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
18.8%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Teynham Parochial 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 Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School has around 198 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 18.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Teynham Parochial 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.
Where is Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School?
Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School is at Station Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9BQ.