Kemsley Primary Academy
Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, ME10 2RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kemsley Primary Academy is a primary school in Sittingbourne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 16th of 23 primary schools in Sittingbourne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 February 2015, report published 6 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly school. Pupils enact the school's values of exploration and positivity. They behave well and form trusting relationships with one another. Older pupils play imaginative games with younger pupils at playtime. They show empathy towards one another, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels included. Pupils take on opportunities to lead projects across the school. For example, pupils elected to eco- council encourage others to recycle within the school. Pupils are safe. They are confident that if they have a worry, they can speak with a member of staff who they trust will resolve it. One pupil echoed the views of many when they said, 'Teachers are always there for you when you need help.' The school has high expectations for all pupils. Children in the early years settle quickly into life at school. They explore what they learn through a range of well-constructed activities. Pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects. They produce high-quality work that adorns the corridors. They delight in sharing what they learn in school with their parents and carers. The school prepares pupils for their transition to secondary school well. For example, they meet and compete with pupils from schools in the locality.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not fully implement the strategies to adapt their delivery of the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. This means that some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could. The school should embed strategies so that all pupils are supported to make progress through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
217 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Kemsley Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regis Manor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Milton Court Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Iwade School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Bobbing Village School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 75% met the expected standard |
| Sunny Bank Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Iris Homer
- Phone
- 01795428689
- Address
- Coldharbour Lane, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, ME10 2RP
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 139396
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.