Wittersham Church of England Primary School, Tenterden

In its own words: "Wittersham Church of England Primary School is a small, nurturing and inclusive school at the heart of the local community. Guided by our Christian values of Courage, Compassion and Cooperation , we are committed to providing a rich, ambitious and supportive education for every child. Our school is a place where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are incredibly proud of our small rural school, set within an area of outstanding natural beauty, and of all the children who make up our Wittersham family. As a Church of England school, our Christian vision is at the heart of all we do."

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

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Wittersham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 75% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Wittersham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 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 Wittersham Church of England Primary School are Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); St Michael's Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 33% reading, 33% maths); Beckley Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 58% reading, 83% maths); and Tenterden Infant School (4 miles, Good).

Wittersham Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wittersham Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 25% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (25%).

1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Wittersham Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Wittersham Road Rail Station (KESR), about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, Wittersham Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.