Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School has been ranked joint first in Kent after 100% of its Year 6 pupils achieved at least level 4 in reading, writing and mathematics.

This is out of 608 schools in the county.

Level 4 is the standard pupils are expected to achieve by the end of primary school.

The school, on the outskirts of Dover, shared its place with St Thomas’ Catholic School in Sevenoaks – both scoring an average point score of 32.8.

It was also placed 43rd in the country out of 24,442 primary schools in recent Department for Education performance tables.

These tables rank schools in order of success rates using data from the most recent Year 6 SATs tests.

Executive head teacher, Jo Hygate and head of school, Angela Matthews issued a joint statement. It said: “We would like to thank all of the staff, governors and parents who continue to work exceptionally hard for all of our children and who have contributed to this remarkable achievement.”

MP Charlie Elphicke said: “It’s fantastic to see rising standards in Dover and Deal primary schools.

“Back in 2011/12, primary pupils in Dover and Deal were below national and county averages in reading, writing and maths. Now primary school pupils in Dover and Deal are above the national and county average.

“This is a stunning improvement. My congratulations go to all pupils, parents and primary schools teachers who have achieved so much.

“Primary school education in a child’s formative years is so important.

“A good primary education is the basis for a child doing really well in later life. I will continue to work to see our local primary schools go from strength to strength so every child has the best possible chance to do well.”