Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School, West Malling
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in West Malling. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 10 schools in West Malling with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.7 first-choice applications for every place. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- 1.7 first choices per place
- 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
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School in detail
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you to Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics, multi-sports, yoga, dance, ballet and drama.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 92% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is 1.7 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School are Vigo Village School (0.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); Ryarsh Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 80% maths); Offham Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 74% reading, 70% maths); and Culverstone Green Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 68% maths).
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Vigo Village SchoolRyarsh Primary SchoolOffham Primary SchoolCulverstone Green Primary School
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 29 pupils (32.2%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) 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
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is The George (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Trottiscliffe 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 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.9%
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 remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
19.5
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School
Term 1 Newsletter 2
18 Sep 2026
Term 1 Newsletter 1
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter 37
17 Jul 2026
Newsletter 36
10 Jul 2026
Newsletter 35
3 Jul 2026
Newsletter 34
26 Jun 2026
From Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School.
- DDivine Training Ltd at Trottiscliffe Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Trottiscliffe 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)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
84 pupils
93 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: 1.7 first choices per place
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
33.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
90
Total Pupils
45
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,062
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,496
Per pupil
£600k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.9%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Trottiscliffe 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 Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 93 places.
How big are the classes at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School has around 90 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Trottiscliffe 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.
Does Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: DDivine Training Ltd at Trottiscliffe Primary School (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 Trottiscliffe Church of England 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 Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School?
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School is at Church Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5EB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)