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Platts Heath Primary School
Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.3 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
56
Capacity
91
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. While only 11% of students reach the higher standard, the overall results indicate a commitment to student learning within a small community of 56 pupils. The school performs better than 41% of others based on its LocaleIQ score, reflecting a decent level of satisfaction and engagement among parents.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2022Quality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
Mixed Other7.1%
Gypsy/Roma5.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Black African3.6%
Location
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51.22312, 0.68703 · ME17 2NH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118295
School typeCommunity school
Websiteplattsheathkentsch.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Platts Heath Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Platts Heath Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2022.
Is Platts Heath Primary School a good school?
Platts Heath Primary School scores 41.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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