Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
School Lane, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham, ME13 9AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School is a primary school in Faversham for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 5th of 12 primary schools in Faversham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2015, report published 12 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils are proud to be part of this loving school. They are respectful of the views of others. They are kind and caring towards their peers. Pupils enjoy the company of one another. They clamber on the climbing equipment and enjoy playing in the mud kitchen at playtime. Pupils are safe. They know that the adults are there to help them if they have a worry. Pupils behave well when moving around the school and when at play. There are clear rules and routines in place that pupils follow. They uphold the school values of friendship and forgiveness. Pupils appointed as 'anti-bullying ambassadors' sensitively help children to resolve disagreements. The school is ambitious for pupils' achievements. Most pupils gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. They enjoy their time in class and show interest in what they learn. Pupils speak articulately. They delight in performing musical and dramatic shows to their parents and carers. Pupils engage in a wide range of activities on offer that enhance what they learn. This helps them to develop their interests and talents well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects beyond English and mathematics, the school's approaches to delivering the curriculum are less effective. This means that some pupils struggle to retain what they have previously learned. The school needs to ensure that all subjects are delivered in a way that supports pupils to recall and apply what they have learned to new knowledge.
- Pupils are not given enough opportunities to embed their recall of number facts, such as times tables. As such, some pupils struggle to answer more complex mathematical problems that rely on this knowledge. The school needs to provide further opportunities for pupils to secure and apply their mathematical fluency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernhill Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Graveney Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Selling Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Way
- Phone
- 01227751431
- Address
- School Lane, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham, ME13 9AW
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118705
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.