Compare Birchington Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School

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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: Birchington Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Birchington; St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Birchington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Birchington Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school type located around Birchington, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Birchington Church of England Primary School), published Feb 2016. The most recent inspection on record is for St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School (Oct 2019). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all under Kent local authority.

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Attribute	Birchington Church of England Primary School CT7 0AS	St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School CT7 0PY
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Birchington Kent CT7 0AS	Birchington Kent CT7 0PY
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Feb 2016	2 16 Oct 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	450	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	Kent (886)
Website	www.birchington-primary.com	www.st-nicholas-birchington.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01843841046	01843847253
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Birchington Church of England Primary School

CT7 0AS

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Birchington
Kent
CT7 0AS
Ofsted: 2 9 Feb 2016
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.birchington-primary.com
Telephone: 01843841046

St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School

CT7 0PY

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Birchington
Kent
CT7 0PY
Ofsted: 2 16 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.st-nicholas-birchington.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01843847253

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.