St Martin's School
Markland Road, Dover, CT17 9LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Martin's School is a primary school in Dover for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 5th of 20 primary schools in Dover. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 March 2014, report published 29 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere at St Martin's. The school's values are represented by 'happy hippo', 'motivated monkey', 'responsible rabbit', 'respectful rhino' and 'courageous cat'. These traits that these characters embody are clearly demonstrated in the way that pupils approach their learning and the care and kindness they show to each other and adults. Parents appreciate this culture, with one saying, 'The school environment is a very happy one which promotes good behaviour and respect for others.' Pupils enjoy their learning. There are high expectations for pupils' personal, social and academic achievements and most pupils learn and achieve well. The school is determined that all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, will achieve their very best. Pupils behave well and feel safe and secure. Their well-being is a priority for everyone. Staff know all the pupils and there are positive, trusting relationships. Pupils are rightly confident that the staff will listen to them if they have any concerns or worries, including dealing quickly and fairly with bullying if it should happen. Pupils have many opportunities to adopt leadership responsibilities, which they take very seriously. These include, for example, 'eco defenders' and members of the school council. Pupils make an active and positive contribution to the school community.
What the school should improve
- Recent revisions and refinements to the curriculum have not yet embedded fully. Consequently, some pupils do not yet develop their knowledge and understanding deeply enough. The school should continue to embed its ambitious curriculum to ensure that all pupils achieve as well as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
183 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Martin's School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale View Community School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Priory Fields School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Aycliffe Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Barton Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Thompson
- Phone
- 01304206620
- Address
- Markland Road, Dover, CT17 9LY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 143075
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.