King's Farm Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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King's Farm Primary School is a primary school in Gravesend for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 7th of 24 primary schools in Gravesend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2018, report published 19 June 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 February 2024

Pupils are proud to belong to this vibrant, friendly and happy school community. Leaders truly believe in giving pupils every opportunity to succeed. All staff contribute to fostering a supportive atmosphere, giving pupils the confidence to try their best. The school has high expectations for how pupils conduct themselves. Pupils rise to these expectations and uphold the school values daily. They understand differences among their peers and treat one another with respect and kindness. Pupils are impeccably polite and well-mannered. They hold doors open and greet visitors to their school with enthusiasm. Lunchtimes are joyous, with plenty of activities to keep pupils entertained. There are a variety of sports games led by the school coach and other members of staff. Musical and drama activities such as karaoke and dressing up are available to nurture pupils' talents and interests. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe. They are aware of the potential risks when using social media. Some pupils act as online ambassadors. They proudly lead assemblies on giving ideas on how to stay safe when online. Older pupils have opportunities to become peer and Nursery mentors to help younger ones settle into school routines. Pupils appreciate these roles of responsibility and say that they help them to set positive examples for their classmates.

What the school should improve

  • Some pupils are not yet attending school as regularly as they should. As a result, they are missing out on crucial learning. The school needs to continue to work with parents to strengthen its actions to support improvement in the attendance of these pupils.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

468 pupils on roll, with places for 492

Eligible for free school meals51.1%

51.1%, 24.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.4%

24.4%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.2%

6.2%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near King's Farm Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whitehill Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement42% met the expected standard
Singlewell Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
The Riverview Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Tymberwood Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
Shears Green Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Jane Kubacki
Address
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5JT
Local authority
Kent
URN
118585

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.