Compare Palmarsh Primary School and Saltwood CofE Primary School and Seabrook Church of England Primary School

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: Palmarsh Primary School (Primary) in Hythe; Saltwood CofE Primary School (Primary) in Hythe; Seabrook Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Hythe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Palmarsh Primary School, Saltwood CofE Primary School and Seabrook Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, voluntary aided school and voluntary controlled school type located around Hythe, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Palmarsh Primary School), published Apr 2016. The most recent inspection on record is for Seabrook Church of England Primary School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all under Kent local authority.

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Attribute	Palmarsh Primary School CT21 6NE	Saltwood CofE Primary School CT21 4QS	Seabrook Church of England Primary School CT21 5RL
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Hythe Kent CT21 6NE	Hythe Kent CT21 4QS	Hythe Kent CT21 5RL
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Apr 2016	2 5 Jul 2022	2 14 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	140	222	105
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	Kent (886)	Kent (886)
Website	www.palmarsh.kent.sch.uk	www.saltwood.kent.sch.uk	www.seabrookprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01303260212	01303266058	01303238429
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Palmarsh Primary School

CT21 6NE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Hythe
Kent
CT21 6NE
Ofsted: 2 29 Apr 2016
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.palmarsh.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01303260212

Saltwood CofE Primary School

CT21 4QS

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Hythe
Kent
CT21 4QS
Ofsted: 2 5 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.saltwood.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01303266058

Seabrook Church of England Primary School

CT21 5RL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Hythe
Kent
CT21 5RL
Ofsted: 2 14 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.seabrookprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01303238429

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.