What did School Atlas judge Saltwood CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Saltwood CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in July 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Saltwood CofE Primary School?

Saltwood CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll.

What ages does Saltwood CofE Primary School take?

Saltwood CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Saltwood CofE Primary School located?

Saltwood CofE Primary School is located in Hythe, CT21 4QS, Kent.

How do I apply to Saltwood CofE Primary School?

Saltwood CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Saltwood CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Saltwood CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Saltwood CofE Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Saltwood CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.177 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Saltwood CofE Primary School?

When Saltwood CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in Local Authority care or previously in Local Authority Care, including previously looked after children as defined (adopted, child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, or state care outside England); 2. Current Family Association — A brother or sister attending the school when the child starts, including natural, adopted, step and foster siblings living as brother/sister in the same house; 3. Health and Special Access reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons applied under the Equality Act 2010, where the child or parent/guardian has a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place. This process will be independently supervised.

What is the largest ethnic background at Saltwood CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.6% of pupils at Saltwood CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Saltwood CofE Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

2.177miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Saltwood CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Saltwood CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in Local Authority care or previously in Local Authority Care, including previously looked after children as defined (adopted, child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, or state care outside England).
2Current Family Association — A brother or sister attending the school when the child starts, including natural, adopted, step and foster siblings living as brother/sister in the same house.
3Health and Special Access reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons applied under the Equality Act 2010, where the child or parent/guardian has a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner.
4Children of Members of Staff — Priority to children of staff employed at the school for 2+ years at time of application, and/or staff recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Nearness of children's homes to school — Distance measured in a straight line between the child's permanent home address and the school using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point, with those closest given higher priority.

If two applications tie: In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place. This process will be independently supervised.

PAN is 30 at Reception and Key Stage 1, and 33 at Key Stage 2. Special provisions apply for EHCP-named children (admitted before oversubscription criteria, reducing PAN accordingly), multiple births exceeding PAN, and infant class size legislation exceptions.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Saltwood CofE Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Saltwood CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Saltwood CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in July 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saltwood CofE Primary School?: Saltwood CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saltwood CofE Primary School take?: Saltwood CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Saltwood CofE Primary School located?: Saltwood CofE Primary School is located in Hythe, CT21 4QS, Kent.
How do I apply to Saltwood CofE Primary School?: Saltwood CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Saltwood CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Saltwood CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Saltwood CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Saltwood CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.177 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Saltwood CofE Primary School?: When Saltwood CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in Local Authority care or previously in Local Authority Care, including previously looked after children as defined (adopted, child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, or state care outside England); 2. Current Family Association — A brother or sister attending the school when the child starts, including natural, adopted, step and foster siblings living as brother/sister in the same house; 3. Health and Special Access reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons applied under the Equality Act 2010, where the child or parent/guardian has a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place. This process will be independently supervised.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saltwood CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.6% of pupils at Saltwood CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.177miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Saltwood CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Saltwood CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in Local Authority care or previously in Local Authority Care, including previously looked after children as defined (adopted, child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, or state care outside England).
2Current Family Association — A brother or sister attending the school when the child starts, including natural, adopted, step and foster siblings living as brother/sister in the same house.
3Health and Special Access reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons applied under the Equality Act 2010, where the child or parent/guardian has a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner.
4Children of Members of Staff — Priority to children of staff employed at the school for 2+ years at time of application, and/or staff recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Nearness of children's homes to school — Distance measured in a straight line between the child's permanent home address and the school using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point, with those closest given higher priority.

Saltwood CofE Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Saltwood CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Saltwood CofE Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in July 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saltwood CofE Primary School?: Saltwood CofE Primary School has 202 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saltwood CofE Primary School take?: Saltwood CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Saltwood CofE Primary School located?: Saltwood CofE Primary School is located in Hythe, CT21 4QS, Kent.
How do I apply to Saltwood CofE Primary School?: Saltwood CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Saltwood CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Saltwood CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Saltwood CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Saltwood CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.177 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Saltwood CofE Primary School?: When Saltwood CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children in Local Authority care or previously in Local Authority Care, including previously looked after children as defined (adopted, child arrangements orders, special guardianship orders, or state care outside England); 2. Current Family Association — A brother or sister attending the school when the child starts, including natural, adopted, step and foster siblings living as brother/sister in the same house; 3. Health and Special Access reasons — Medical, health, social and special access reasons applied under the Equality Act 2010, where the child or parent/guardian has a demonstrable and significant need to attend this school, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the unlikely event that two or more children in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the school, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place. This process will be independently supervised.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saltwood CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.6% of pupils at Saltwood CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Saltwood Play and Learning Centre

Nursery

Good

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On-site nursery & childcare

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