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Whitfield Aspen School
Mayfield Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3LJ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.7 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
630
Capacity
682
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths at the expected level, outperforming 87% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 85% of respondents recommending the school, although the percentage achieving the higher standard in KS2 is notably low at just 5%. Overall, while there are strengths in foundational skills, there is room for improvement in pushing students towards higher achievement.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
School has high expectations
73%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
Mixed Other3.3%
White Other3.0%
Other1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.15922, 1.29259 · CT16 3LJ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118459
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitfield Aspen School rated by Ofsted?
Whitfield Aspen School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Whitfield Aspen School a good school?
Whitfield Aspen School scores 20.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Whitfield Aspen School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitfield Aspen School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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