Best 3 Primary schools in New Romney – comparison

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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: Greatstone Primary School (Primary) in New Romney; St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (Primary) in New Romney — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Greatstone Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy. They are primary phase and foundation school and academy sponsor led type located around New Romney, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Greatstone Primary School), published Jul 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Greatstone Primary School (Jul 2022). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–35–40%; all within the The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Greatstone Primary School TN28 8SY	St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy TN28 8BP
Phase / Type	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	New Romney Kent TN28 8SY	New Romney Kent TN28 8BP
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Jul 2022	2 13 Jun 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	364	434
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
Website	www.greatstoneschool.co.uk	www.st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01797363916	01797361906
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Greatstone Primary School

TN28 8SY

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: New Romney
Kent
TN28 8SY
Ofsted: 2 21 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.greatstoneschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01797363916

St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy

TN28 8BP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: New Romney
Kent
TN28 8BP
Ofsted: 2 13 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
Website: www.st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01797361906

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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.