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Kings Furlong Junior School
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
237
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly with 55% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% expressing happiness with the school's performance. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 4 February 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
64%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.8%
Asian Other10.5%
White Other9.7%
Asian Indian8.4%
Black African6.8%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.25770, -1.10218 · RG21 8YJ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116231
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kingsfurlong.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Furlong Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Kings Furlong Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Kings Furlong Junior School a good school?
Kings Furlong Junior School scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Kings Furlong Junior School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kings Furlong Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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