King's Farm Primary School

URN: 118585 • Gravesend DA12 5JT

Overview

Name
King's Farm Primary School
URN
118585
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Jackson (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01474566979
Website
Visit
Address
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend DA12 5JT

Summary

King's Farm Primary School, located in Gravesend, Kent, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population of 459 pupils, with a capacity for 492. The school is known for its supportive environment, where strong relationships are fostered between staff, students, and families. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its reputation as "The Happy School," emphasizing the importance of each child's success and well-being.

The curriculum at King's Farm is designed to engage students and stimulate their curiosity, contributing to a positive learning experience. The school has achieved recognition for its improvement in academic results, particularly in combined reading, writing, and mathematics, which were noted as the most improved in Kent in 2017. Early years children make good progress from their starting points, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards.

King's Farm Primary School also offers a variety of extra-curricular clubs, encouraging pupils to participate in activities beyond the classroom. The school enjoys strong parental support, highlighting the community's involvement in fostering a nurturing and enriching educational environment.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
492
Pupils
459
Boys
239
Girls
220
FSM %
56.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 459 239 220 492 56.30
2024-09-11 464 248 216 492 56.70
2023-09-11 444 233 211 355 54.20
2022-09-11 444 233 211 355 54.20
2021-09-11 441 231 210 355 50.70
2020-09-11 442 226 216 355 42.80

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