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Pembury School
Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4EB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.0 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
408
Capacity
510
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 5% of pupils achieve a higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 3 February 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
84%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
Mixed Other5.1%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.15141, 0.32719 · TN2 4EB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118280
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.pembury.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pembury School rated by Ofsted?
Pembury School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 February 2015.
Is Pembury School a good school?
Pembury School scores 60.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Pembury School?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pembury School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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