Best 3 Primary schools in South East – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Pewley Down Infant School (Primary) in Guildford; Rodmersham School (Primary) in Sittingbourne; Whiteley Primary School (Primary) in Fareham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pewley Down Infant School, Rodmersham School and Whiteley Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Guildford, Surrey, Sittingbourne, Kent and Fareham, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Pewley Down Infant School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Pewley Down Infant School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 950, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; across local authorities including Surrey, Kent and Hampshire.

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Attribute	Pewley Down Infant School GU1 3PT	Rodmersham School ME9 0PS	Whiteley Primary School PO15 7LA
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Guildford Surrey GU1 3PT	Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0PS	Fareham Hampshire PO15 7LA
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Sep 2024	1 12 Sep 2024	1 12 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	70	630
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Surrey (936)	Kent (886)	Hampshire (850)
Website	www.htpd.surrey.sch.uk	www.rodmersham.kent.sch.uk	www.whiteleyprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01483570038	01795423776	01489881601
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Pewley Down Infant School

GU1 3PT

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3PT
Ofsted: 1 15 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Surrey (936)
Website: www.htpd.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01483570038

Rodmersham School

ME9 0PS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 0PS
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.rodmersham.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01795423776

Whiteley Primary School

PO15 7LA

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 7LA
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.whiteleyprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01489881601

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.