Church Road, Offham, West Malling, Kent ME19 5NX
10 simple reasons to choose Offham Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Offham, West Malling.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Offham Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in West Malling and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 35% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics, or 'contexts for learning', with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Offham Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Helens Montessori (7.5 miles); St Michael's School, Sevenoaks (8.8 miles); Steephill School (9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Kings Hill School (2.7 miles); Leybourne St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles); The Discovery School (3.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tonbridge School (9.3 miles); Walthamstow Hall (9.7 miles); Cobham Hall (9.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (7 miles); Oakwood Park Grammar School (7.5 miles); Maidstone Grammar School (8.2 miles).