How many pupils does Northdown Primary School have?

Northdown Primary School has 338 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Northdown Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Northdown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).

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

52% of pupils at Northdown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Northdown Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Northdown Primary School is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Northdown Primary School?

Northdown Primary School is located at Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE.

Northdown Primary School

Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE

Good

Inspected 23 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

52%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

338

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Northdown Primary School

Northdown Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 338 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 70.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 338 / 427 (79%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

70.9%

Free school meals

28.1%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

20.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

10.8%

Overall absence

39.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

19.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

19.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.3 vs 2023/24

£43,357

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,930 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,998

Spend per pupil

£7,829

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE
Phone: 01843226077
Headteacher: Matthew Harris
Website: www.northdown-tkat.org

Academy Trust

THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northdown Primary School?: Northdown Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Margate, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Northdown Primary School have?: Northdown Primary School has 338 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Northdown Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Northdown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 November 2021).
How does Northdown Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 52% of pupils at Northdown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Northdown Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Northdown Primary School is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Northdown Primary School?: Northdown Primary School is located at Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE.

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