Best Primary Schools in Gravesend
31 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Gravesend, 31 primary schools operate, accounting for 45.6% of the total, with 9,794 pupils enrolled across these institutions.
- Gravesend's primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 87.0% Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 17 Good ratings out of 23 inspected schools.
- 59.0% of pupils in Gravesend primary schools meet the expected standard at KS2, while 30.1% are eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average.
- Primary schools in Gravesend have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.52, with £6,868 spent per pupil, and 17.7% persistent absence rate, lower than the national average.
BS
Bronte School
Gravesend, DA11 0HN
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils153
P/T Ratio–
Cobham Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Gravesend, DA12 3BN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence3.5%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio22.5
Helen Allison School
Gravesend, DA13 0EW
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils71
P/T Ratio–
Pier View Academy
Gravesend, DA12 2AX
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–25
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils37
P/T Ratio–
EA
Estuary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA12 4DJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils48
P/T Ratio11.0
Wrotham Road Primary School
Gravesend, DA11 0QF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.6%
Pupils456
P/T Ratio23.3
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Gravesend, DA12 2SY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.7%
Pupils881
P/T Ratio25.5
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet
Ofsted
Outstanding
Gravesend, DA11 9QZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence3.7%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio22.3
The Riverview Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA12 4SD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.2%
Pupils314
P/T Ratio23.6
CC
Chantry Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA12 2RL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence8.5%
Pupils464
P/T Ratio23.6
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA11 9PL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.3%
Pupils420
P/T Ratio23.3
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA11 7BT
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence5.5%
Pupils439
P/T Ratio19.9
King's Farm Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA12 5JT
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence7.1%
Pupils459
P/T Ratio16.7
IR
Istead Rise Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA13 9HG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence5.6%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio23.1
Lawn Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Gravesend, DA11 9HB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected36%
Absence7.8%
Pupils245
P/T Ratio20.2
Painters Ash Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA11 8EL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.2%
Pupils397
P/T Ratio21.1
SC
Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA13 9NR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.7%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio33.0
Culverstone Green Primary School
Gravesend, DA13 0RF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.1%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio20.8
Meopham Community Academy
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA13 0JW
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence5.0%
Pupils445
P/T Ratio27.1
Singlewell Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Gravesend, DA12 5TY
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence4.8%
Pupils401
P/T Ratio21.0
Shears Green Infant School
Gravesend, DA11 7JF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.6%
Pupils279
P/T Ratio25.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 primary schools in Gravesend, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Gravesend | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,868 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.