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Deal, Kent

Worth Primary School

The Street, Deal, CT14 0DF

Ofsted rating

Good

Ungraded visit · Previous grade stands

Pupils

65

Ages

4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

4 to 11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

65

Headteacher

Ms Jo Hygate

Type

Primary

Ofsted

Good

Local authority

Kent

Overview

About Worth Primary School

Worth Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Worth, near Deal for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 65 pupils on roll. On our figures that is below the typical size for a primary school in Deal. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Ms Jo Hygate leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 6 February 2024, Worth Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

Around 21.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Worth Primary School

You apply for a place at Worth Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Worth Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Worth Primary School contact details and location

You will find Worth Primary School at The Street, Worth, Deal, Kent, CT14 0DF. The school office can be reached on 01304 612148. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted inspected

Overall effectiveness

3
Grade
Good
Solid standard

Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.

Getting in

Worth Primary School admissions and catchment area

Non-selective state school

No entrance test - you apply on the common application form

Worth Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.

Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions

How to apply

  1. 1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)

    Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.

  2. 2. National Offer Day (mid-April)

    You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.

  3. 3. Accept and, if needed, appeal

    Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.

  4. 4. In-year admissions

    Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.

Didn't get a place? You can appeal

If Worth Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.

How to appeal a school offer
How the school is doing

Worth Primary School results and attendance

N/A

KS2 results

Not published

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

N/A

Attendance

Not published

21%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND support at Worth Primary School

SEND setting

Mainstream school

For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.

Before and after school

Wraparound care and nursery at Worth Primary School

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Worth Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27

These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

View Kent County Council term dates
Answers for parents

Worth Primary School: frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a place at Worth Primary School?

Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Worth Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.

What is Worth Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Worth Primary School Good at its inspection on 6 February 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.

How big is Worth Primary School and what ages does it take?

Worth Primary School has around 65 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.

What SEND support does Worth Primary School offer?

Worth Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.

What are Worth Primary School's term dates and INSET days?

Worth Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.

Where is Worth Primary School and how do I contact the school?

Worth Primary School is at The Street, Worth, Deal, Kent, CT14 0DF. The office number is 01304 612148. A map and directions are on this page.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.

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