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Headcorn Primary School
Kings Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9QT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
395
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school shows a strong commitment to student development, reflected in its 62% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School supports development
82%
Behaviour is good
79%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
Mixed Other9.1%
Gypsy/Roma5.1%
White Other2.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.8%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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51.16985, 0.62129 · TN27 9QT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118291
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.headcorn.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Headcorn Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Headcorn Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Headcorn Primary School a good school?
Headcorn Primary School scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Headcorn Primary School?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Headcorn Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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