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Sutton Valence Primary School
North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3HT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.3 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in the top 75% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, although it faces challenges with higher standards, achieving 0% in that area. Parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school serves a community of 205 pupils, making it a manageable environment for personal attention. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it is better than only 20% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in overall performance.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2017Older 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other10.2%
Gypsy/Roma3.9%
Black African2.0%
traveller_irish2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.21491, 0.59059 · ME17 3HT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118314
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sutton Valence Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sutton Valence Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2017.
Is Sutton Valence Primary School a good school?
Sutton Valence Primary School scores 20.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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