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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Acacia Road, Denton, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0QJ, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.2 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
308
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11. While 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 79% nationally, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it presents a solid option for families seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School has high expectations
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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50.80360, 0.05855 · BN9 0QJ
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114433
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Denton Community Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2015.
Is Denton Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery scores 44.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Denton Community Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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