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Horsted Junior School
Barberry Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9TF, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.6 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
250
Capacity
248
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 74% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school has a LocaleIQ score better than 64% of other schools, indicating a favorable environment. However, only 8% of pupils reach the higher standard, suggesting potential for improvement in stretching more able students.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2014Older 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.6%
White Other6.8%
Black African4.4%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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51.34979, 0.51170 · ME5 9TF
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN118477
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.horstedschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Horsted Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Horsted Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2014.
Is Horsted Junior School a good school?
Horsted Junior School scores 63.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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