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Staplehurst School
Gybbon Rise, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LZ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
383
Capacity
525
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 91% nationally. However, only 42% of pupils meet the expected standards, and just 4% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic outcomes. Parents may also note the school's lower LocaleIQ score, suggesting it performs better than only 14% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 January 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
Gypsy/Roma12.5%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.16186, 0.55058 · TN12 0LZ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118313
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.staplehurstschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Staplehurst School rated by Ofsted?
Staplehurst School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2022.
Is Staplehurst School a good school?
Staplehurst School scores 14.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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