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Mersham Primary School
Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.4 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
171
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 52% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, the percentage achieving a higher standard is relatively low at 7%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2012Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.2%
Black African5.8%
Mixed Other4.7%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Location
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51.11586, 0.92846 · TN25 6NU
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118377
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.mersham.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mersham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mersham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2012.
Is Mersham Primary School a good school?
Mersham Primary School scores 24.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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