- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Schools in CT21
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: CT21 is a postcode district in Kent with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries156 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All CT21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CT21
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CT21
6 in CT21, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
22 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Top Secondary Schools in CT21
1 in CT21, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
213 first choices, 230 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.6
Nurseries in CT21
8 in CT21, highest Ofsted grade first
Badgers Bridge
Hythe, CT21 4EU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Badgers Bridge at Lympne
Hythe, CT21 4LE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Little Hedgehogs
Hythe, CT21 6NG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CT21
1 in CT21, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
213 first choices, 230 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CT21, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good10
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CT21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CT21 has 15 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CT21
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CT21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CT21?
CT21 has 15 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CT21?
The highest-ranked schools in CT21 on Eduscope are Seabrook Church of England Primary School, Saltwood CofE Primary School, Lympne Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in CT21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in CT21 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.