Warden House Primary School, Deal

In its own words: "Warden House Primary School became a Primary Academy in 2013. We joined Veritas Multi Academy Trust in September 2015. The school has a deep heritage as a primary school offering the highest quality of education for children in Deal."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Warden House, a happy and vibrant community. We are a supportive, friendly and nurturing school with high expectations for all of our children. We pride ourselves on the quality of our curriculum and the enriching opportunities our children receive."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, choir and gardening.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Warden House Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Warden House Primary School as their first choice and 84 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.

The nearest other state primary schools to Warden House Primary School are Hornbeam Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths); Sholden Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 73% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 72% maths); and Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 94% reading, 78% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Warden House Primary School.

Warden House Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Veritas Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 45% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Warden House Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).

41.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Deal Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbey Close (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 165 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Warden House Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 3.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.