Schools in Kent

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Kent. You apply to Kent for a place at these schools.

schools

597

with a report card

83

due for inspection

151

in a category of concern

4

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Latest report cards

1. Published 27 September 2026Mersham Primary School

   Primary, Ashford, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention

2. Published 23 September 2026Hollingbourne Primary School

   Primary, Maidstone, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected

3. Published 22 September 2026St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles

   Primary, Aylesford, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention

4. Published 21 September 2026Drapers Mills Primary Academy

   Primary, Margate, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention

5. Published 20 September 2026The Oaks Infant School

   Primary, Sittingbourne, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected

6. Published 17 September 2026Platts Heath Primary School

   Primary, Maidstone, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention

7. Published 16 September 2026Oakfield Primary Academy

   Primary, Dartford, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected

8. Published 15 September 2026Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard

   Primary, Ebbsfleet, Kent

   Report card, Jun 2026: 6 exceptional, 1 strong

9. Published 15 September 2026Saltwood CofE Primary School

   Primary, Hythe, Kent

   Report card, Jul 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected

10. Published 10 September 2026Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate

    Primary, Ramsgate, Kent

    Report card, Jul 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention

In a category of concern

1. Fulston Manor School

   Secondary, Sittingbourne, Kent

   Report card, Apr 2026: 3 expected, 2 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement Special measures

2. OA Tunbridge Wells

   Alternative provision, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

   Inadequate (Feb 2024) Special measures

3. Sandwich Technology School

   Secondary, Sandwich, Kent

   Report card, May 2026: 2 expected, 2 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement Special measures

4. The Royal Harbour Academy

   Secondary, Ramsgate, Kent

   Report card, May 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement Requires significant improvement

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Oct 2019Four Elms Primary School

   Primary, Edenbridge, Kent

   Good (Oct 2019)

2. Last inspected Oct 2019Ditton Church of England Junior School

   Primary, Aylesford, Kent

   Requires improvement (Oct 2019)

3. Last inspected Oct 2021Guston Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Dover, Kent

   School remains Good (Oct 2021)

4. Last inspected Nov 2021The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School

   Primary, Ashford, Kent

   School remains Good (Nov 2021)

5. Last inspected Nov 2021Northdown Primary School

   Primary, Margate, Kent

   Good (Nov 2021)

6. Last inspected Dec 2021The Riverview Academy

   Primary, Gravesend, Kent

   Good (Dec 2021)

7. Last inspected Jan 2022Bredgar Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Sittingbourne, Kent

   School remains Good (Jan 2022)

8. Last inspected Jan 2022Seal Church of England Primary School

   Primary, Sevenoaks, Kent

   School remains Good (Jan 2022)

9. Last inspected Jan 2022Staplehurst School

   Primary, Tonbridge, Kent

   Good (Jan 2022)

10. Last inspected Feb 2022Benenden Church of England Primary School

    Primary, Cranbrook, Kent

    School remains Good (Feb 2022)

11. Last inspected Feb 2022New Ash Green Primary School

    Primary, Longfield, Kent

    School remains Good (Feb 2022)

12. Last inspected Mar 2022Tymberwood Academy

    Primary, Gravesend, Kent

    School remains Good (Mar 2022)

13. Last inspected Mar 2022Martello Primary

    Primary, Folkestone, Kent

    Good (Mar 2022)

14. Last inspected Mar 2022Blean Primary School

    Primary, Canterbury, Kent

    School remains Outstanding (Mar 2022)

15. Last inspected Mar 2022Sandwich Junior School

    Primary, Sandwich, Kent

    School remains Outstanding (Mar 2022)

136 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Kent

  459 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Kent

  104 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Kent

  27 schools, A to Z

• Nursery schools in Kent

  1 school, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Kent

  6 schools, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.