Istead Rise Primary School

About Istead Rise Primary School

Istead Rise Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

208 / 210 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Downs Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG

Phone

01474833177

Executive Headteacher

Steven Payne

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Istead Rise Primary School?

Istead Rise Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Istead Rise Primary School have?

Istead Rise Primary School has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Istead Rise Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Istead Rise Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Istead Rise Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Istead Rise Primary School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Istead Rise Primary School?

Istead Rise Primary School is located at Downs Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG.