Istead Rise Primary School, based in Gravesend, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Istead Rise Primary School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Downs Road, Gravesend, DA13 9HG |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01474833177 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Payne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142052 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/09/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 113 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.30% | 167 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 6 |
| Irish | 2.40% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 3 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istead Rise Primary School Downs Road , Northfleet DA13 9HG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Istead Rise Primary School Downs Road , Northfleet DA13 9HG | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Istead Rise County Infant School Downs Road , Northfleet DA13 9HG | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 2out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Farm Junior School Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Axton Chase School Main Road , DA3 7PH | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Longfield Main Road , DA3 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield CofE Middle School Main Road , DA3 7PW | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Kent Hospital School Service Main Road , DA3 7PN | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Centre The Woodview Site , Main Road DA3 7PW | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.