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Schools in ME13 postcode district

Schools in postcode district ME13. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider ME13 area.

Covers: Boughton Under Blean, Boughton-under-blean, Davington, Eastling, Faversham, Graveney, Graveney With Goodnestone, Hernhill, Luddenham, Ospringe, and 3 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of ME13. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

14state-funded schools in ME13, Kent (+1 independent, fees usually apply)

  • 12Primary
  • 2Secondary
  • 1Independent
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. ME13 covers the schools and averages on this page. Swale is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for ME13

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in ME13, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsIndicative for ME13 (deprivation near schools here; uses Swale population)
  • Deprivation near schoolsAbout average deprivation for EnglandIMD band 5 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in ME13
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good4 of 5 graded Good or Outstanding (15 schools in ME13)Schools in postcode district ME13

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with ME13 and Swale.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£289,925 (-0.9% year on year)Postcode district ME13 (where available)
  • Flood riskLowPostcode district ME13
  • BroadbandSuperfast available (95%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)Postcode district ME13

Postcode district ME13

Schools and other averages for postcode district ME13. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
14 (12 primary, 2 secondary)
Average attendance
95.6%
Average free school meals
24.7%
Average SEN
13.9%
Average EAL
6.8%
Deprivation around local schools
About average deprivation for England
Average house price
£289,925 (-0.9% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Superfast available (95%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)
Green space
Moderate – local parks and playing fields nearby
Council tax
Typical band B–C

Wider area: Swale

Census and crime for the whole of Swale (the local council within Kent). These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
151,678
Households
56,646
Aged under 18
21.9%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
59.0%
Aged 65+
19.1%
Ethnicity
White 94%, Black 2%, Mixed 2%
Crimes (estimated)
17,064
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
112.5Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked Aug 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Swale. Crime figures are rough estimates for the council area, not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 15 schools in postcode district ME13 (12 within your 3 mile list filter — others are faded). Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Faded pins = outside your distance filter

How far from the ME13 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in ME13 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from ME13 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every ME13 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In ME13, 9 of 11 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use ME13 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 14 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 2 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of ME13 centre

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Each card shows key statistics for that school. If you are unsure what a figure means, see the data guide at the bottom of the page.

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  • Ethelbert Road Primary School

    Ethelbert Road, Faversham ME13 8SQ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Nov 2024): no overall grade — quality of education good; behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.6 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    209
    Free school meals
    4.3%
    SEN
    7.7%
    EAL
    10.6%
    Attendance
    97.7%
    Persistent absence
    2.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    79% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School

    Orchard Place, Faversham ME13 8AP

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Sept 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management good; early years outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    208
    Free school meals
    38.9%
    SEN
    18%
    EAL
    7.6%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    9.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    45% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Ospringe Church of England Primary School

    Water Lane, Ospringe, Faversham ME13 8TX

    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.1 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    209
    Free school meals
    34%
    SEN
    21.2%
    EAL
    6.3%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    11.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    69% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Davington Primary School

    Priory Row, Davington, Faversham ME13 7EQ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    415
    Free school meals
    23.4%
    SEN
    20%
    EAL
    8.9%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    9.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    70% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Bysing Wood Primary School

    Lower Road, Faversham ME13 7NU

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    161
    Free school meals
    41.7%
    SEN
    21.2%
    EAL
    10.2%
    Attendance
    93.8%
    Persistent absence
    20.9%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    39% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Lorenden Preparatory School

    Independent · fees applyThis is an independent school. Fees usually apply, and admissions are handled by the school — not your local authority.

    Painters Forstal Road, Painters Forstal ME13 0EN

    Type
    Other independent school
    Age range
    3–11
    ISI
    No Ofsted grade
    View on Ofsted

    1.6 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    113
    Free school meals
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    SEN
    21.2%
    EAL
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    Attendance
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    Admissions
    Apply directly to the school (fees usually apply)
    Attainment
    –Not published for this school in the latest release.
    School page

  • Luddenham School

    Luddenham, Faversham ME13 0TE

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    LUDDENHAM SCHOOL
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.1 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    200
    Free school meals
    30%
    SEN
    10.9%
    EAL
    1%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    3.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    37% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Sheldwich Primary School

    Lees Court Road, Sheldwich, Faversham ME13 0LU

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    SHELDWICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    2.3 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    246
    Free school meals
    7.7%
    SEN
    7.3%
    EAL
    3.4%
    Attendance
    97.9%
    Persistent absence
    3.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    88% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Graveney Primary School

    Seasalter Road, Graveney, Faversham ME13 9DU

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    GRAVENEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.4 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    104
    Free school meals
    22.1%
    SEN
    10.8%
    EAL
    8.8%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    4.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Selling Church of England Primary School

    The Street, Selling, Faversham ME13 9RQ

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    OUR COMMUNITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.6 milesstraight-line from ME13 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    86
    Free school meals
    48.8%
    SEN
    30.4%
    EAL
    12%
    Attendance
    95.9%
    Persistent absence
    8.2%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    38% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

Common questions about schools in ME13

How many schools are in the ME13 postcode district?
We list 14 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with ME13: 12 primary, 2 secondary. We also list 1 independent (fees usually apply), clearly labelled on each card.
What areas does ME13 cover?
Postcode district ME13 spans Boughton Under Blean, Boughton-under-blean, Davington, Eastling, Faversham, Graveney, Graveney With Goodnestone, Hernhill, Luddenham, Ospringe, Painters Forstal, Selling, and 1 more area. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in ME13?
Among state-funded schools on this page: 1 Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 Inadequate, and 9 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is school attendance like in ME13?
Across state-funded schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.6% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are ME13 schools hard to get into?
Of state-funded schools with an admissions label here: 9 usually oversubscribed, 2 often have places, 0 about average. This is a guide only — check your council’s admissions booklet.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for ME13 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published Ofsted overall grade and date where we have them, plus a link to the Ofsted reports site. Fee-paying association independent schools are usually inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) instead: we link to ISI reports and do not invent an Ofsted-style grade. Non-association independents inspected by Ofsted show the same Ofsted grades and report link when published in Ofsted’s open management information.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Estimated crime (national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district), deprivation near those schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools here. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough estimate: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district (using council population). Not police records for your street. Rates can differ between districts in the same council.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.