Eastry Church of England Primary School
URN: 118685 • Sandwich CT13 0LR
Overview
- Name
- Eastry Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 118685
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Moss (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Neil Garvey, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01304611360
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cooks Lea, Sandwich CT13 0LR
Summary
Eastry Church of England Primary School, located in Sandwich, Kent, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 152 pupils, out of a capacity of 218. The school is dedicated to providing a rich and varied curriculum that fosters a stimulating learning environment. Emphasising individual potential, the school aims to nurture each child's talents, encouraging them to become happy, confident, and resilient learners.
The school community values strong partnerships with parents and actively promotes parental involvement in children's education. With a commitment to inclusivity, Eastry welcomes families from all faiths and backgrounds. The school also maintains close ties with St Mary’s Church and local community groups, reinforcing its role at the heart of the Eastry community.
In addition to academic pursuits, Eastry Primary School places importance on character development and well-being, exemplified by initiatives such as the school dog, Maddie, who supports students' emotional needs. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, fostering an environment of joy, perseverance, compassion, and respect.
The school community values strong partnerships with parents and actively promotes parental involvement in children's education. With a commitment to inclusivity, Eastry welcomes families from all faiths and backgrounds. The school also maintains close ties with St Mary’s Church and local community groups, reinforcing its role at the heart of the Eastry community.
In addition to academic pursuits, Eastry Primary School places importance on character development and well-being, exemplified by initiatives such as the school dog, Maddie, who supports students' emotional needs. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, fostering an environment of joy, perseverance, compassion, and respect.
Useful links
- KCC - Admissions Links (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sandwich Junior School (66.9)
- Sandwich Infant School (59.2)
- Sandwich Infant School (55.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 152 | 64 | 88 | 218 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 169 | 79 | 90 | 218 | 34.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 179 | 92 | 87 | 218 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 179 | 92 | 87 | 218 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 172 | 85 | 87 | 218 | 18.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 91 | 91 | 218 | 16.60 |
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