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Stower Provost Community School
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.0 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
88
Capacity
146
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is 40%, which places it in the top 93% nationally, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as none of the pupils reached this benchmark. The school serves a small community of 88 pupils, which may offer a more personalized learning environment.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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50.99384, -2.27847 · SP8 5LX
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113674
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Stower Provost Community School rated by Ofsted?
Stower Provost Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Stower Provost Community School a good school?
Stower Provost Community School scores 16.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Stower Provost Community School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stower Provost Community School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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