Newington Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 7LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Newington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Sittingbourne for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 10th of 23 primary schools in Sittingbourne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2019, report published 5 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils are happy to come to this welcoming school where they feel safe and valued. Right from the Nursery Year, pupils work together effectively as partners, in small groups or teams. Pupils of all age groups play kindly together at social times. As a result, the school is a calm and harmonious place where pupils are ready to learn. Pupils learn consistent classroom routines and positive behaviours for learning throughout the school. They show great interest in their lessons. Pupils participate eagerly in discussions and work hard to live up to the school's high expectations. Pupils contribute to the school community including in their roles as worship leaders and school councillors. They are proud to make a difference in the wider community through organising fundraising events for charities of their choice. Pupils' achievement is stronger than current published outcomes data shows. The many pupils who join this school at untypical times in the school year are warmly welcomed by adults and pupils alike. Staff quickly identify any gaps in their learning and make sure they have the support that they need. The school is highly ambitious for pupils, determined they will recognise their strengths and meet their full potential.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects in the wider curriculum, the school has not fully embedded an approach to successfully check pupils' understanding. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not always identified and addressed, and pupils do not connect new learning with what they already know. The school should strengthen assessment in some foundation subjects, so that pupils develop a deep and interconnected understanding of the wider curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
242 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Newington Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Halstow Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 33% met the expected standard |
| Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
| Holywell Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Borden Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 94% met the expected standard |
| Bobbing Village School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tara Deevoy
- Phone
- 01795842300
- Address
- School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 7LB
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118649
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.