Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
School Lane, Faversham, ME13 9AW
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
210
Headteacher
Mr Simon Way
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Faith
Methodist
Local authority
Kent
About Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School is a primary school in Boughton-under-Blean, near Faversham for children aged 5 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 210 pupils are on roll. It has a Methodist religious character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mr Simon Way leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 22 January 2025, Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk 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
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 74% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.5%, which is attendance of about 95.5% (2024/25). Around 23.0% 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 Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
You apply for a place at Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk 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
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk 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.
Before and after school
For working families the school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School contact details and location
You will find Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School at School Lane, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AW. The school office can be reached on 01227 751431. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk 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. As a Methodist school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
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. 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. 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. 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 Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk 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 offerBoughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School term dates: Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 23 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School Good at its inspection on 22 January 2025. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School and what ages does it take?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll and covers ages 5 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School offer?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk 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.
Does Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk 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 Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School is at School Lane, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AW. The office number is 01227 751431. 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 and updated Autumn 2026.
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