Ofsted school ratings in Kent
In Kent (South East), 221 of 245 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.2%. That is 3.0 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 90.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 38
- Good
- 183
- Requires improvement
- 21
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 245
- rank 63/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Kent (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Kent | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 38 | 15.5% |
| Good | 183 | 74.7% |
| Requires improvement | 21 | 8.6% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 1.2% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Kent
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 24 | 134 | 13 | 0 | 92.4% |
| Secondary | 9 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 83.3% |
| Special | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Westmorland and Furness90.7%
- Northumberland90.4%
- Worcestershire90.4%
- Kingston upon Hull90.0%
- Wolverhampton90.0%
- Sheffield89.7%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Kent are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 221 of 245 graded state-funded schools in Kent hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.2%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Kent have?
- Kent has 38 schools rated Outstanding and 183 rated Good, out of 245 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Kent?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Kent, and 21 rated Requires improvement, out of 245 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Kent?
- By phase in Kent: 92.4% of 171 primary schools; 83.3% of 60 secondary schools; 100.0% of 10 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Kent compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Kent ranks 63 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 90.2% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.