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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Kent

Offham Primary School

West Malling, Kent - ME19 5NX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Offham Primary School, our values are embedded in everything we do. They shape our learning, guide our behaviour and help us build a strong, caring and aspirational school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Ospringe Church of England Primary School

Faversham, Kent - ME13 8TX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Ospringe is a Church of England Primary School with a strong and caring ethos. Our whole school ethos is encompassed by the three words, Nurture - Grow - Succeed. Our ethos is underpinned by our core Christian values of Compassion, Forgiveness, Equality, Honesty, Perseverance and Courage.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Otford Primary School

Sevenoaks, Kent - TN14 5PG

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We aim to ensure that every child is immersed in rich learning opportunities across all curriculum areas in order for them to become enthusiastic life long learners. Pupils and staff are highly motivated and firmly believe in learning together, in partnership with families.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Longfield, Kent - DA3 8BL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a Catholic School, our school virtues are derived from the Gospel and the teachings of Christ. These virtues permeate all aspects of life at our school for every member of the school community. The following virtues guide us in our thoughts and actions at Our Lady of Hartley:”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Dartford, Kent - DA1 2HX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Recognising that parents are the prime educators of our children, we are committed to nurturing Christian attitudes and values, through the teachings of the Gospel and the Catholic Church. Prayer and reflection are important and integral parts of daily life in school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Painters Ash Primary School

Gravesend, Kent - DA11 8EL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Palace Wood Primary School

Maidstone, Kent - ME16 0AB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Palm Bay Primary School

Margate, Kent - CT9 3PP

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At Palm Bay Primary School, we understand that education is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about fostering curiosity, building resilience, and encouraging a lifelong love of learning.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Palmarsh Primary School

Hythe, Kent - CT21 6NE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Palmarsh Primary is a friendly, welcoming and happy school - a big family. It is our aim to provide a child led and creative curriculum which embodies childhood and enthuses our learners. We deliver an inclusive environment that supports all to achieve their aspirations and goals.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Park Way Primary School

Maidstone, Kent - ME15 7AH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We hope that the children will learn respect for others, resilience in dealing with life’s challenges and to take responsibility for their own actions.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Parkside Community Foundation Primary School

Canterbury, Kent - CT1 1EP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Parkside Community Foundation Primary School, the pupils, parents, staff, governors and friends of the school are committed to providing a happy, ambitious and stimulating learning environment. We are all very proud of the school community for how far we have come on our journey.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Pembury School

Tunbridge Wells, Kent - TN2 4EB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Pembury School, we are committed to the principle that every child has the right to fulfil their potential in an inclusive environment where all are equally valued. It is important to us that every child feels safe, learns, achieves and enjoys making progress and spending time with their peers.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Tonbridge, Kent - TN11 8BX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Penshurst CE Primary School we support our pupils to be ‘Good Samaritans’ who walk in the shoes of others; our Christian Values promote living life in its fullness. We prioritise the well-being of our school community and encourage our pupils to feel comfortable with who they are.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Petham Primary School

Canterbury, Kent - CT4 5RD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Petham Primary is a small, nurturing village school where every child is known. With forest school, a sensory garden, and onsite swimming, we use our beautiful rural setting to enrich a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps every child thrive.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Phoenix Community Primary School

Ashford, Kent - TN24 9LS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Phoenix Community Primary School, we are proud to be a true community school where every child is valued as an individual, and where parents and carers are recognised as essential partners in their children’s success and happiness.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Canterbury, Kent - CT1 1XU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Pilgrims’ Way Primary School, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive community where every child feels they Belong, is encouraged to Believe in themselves and others and is inspired to Achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sevenoaks, Kent - TN15 8FH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Platt C of E Primary School is proud to be a church school. Our distinctive Christian Vision is driven by the parable of the mustard seed.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Platts Heath Primary School

Maidstone, Kent - ME17 2NH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“In 2023 Platts Heath Primary School staff and children worked hard to achieve a Nurture school accreditation. Every child has access to our Nurture provision if they need it and all staff follow the principles below;”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Plaxtol Primary School

Sevenoaks, Kent - TN15 0QD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a small village community school set in the heart of the beautiful village of Plaxtol. Plaxtol is situated between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with a rich heritage.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Pluckley Church of England Primary School

Ashford, Kent - TN27 0QS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record