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Cheriton Primary School
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.8 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
404
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The school's performance is notable, with 68% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, only 12% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 March 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
83%
School has high expectations
78%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.1%
Asian Other24.5%
White Other3.7%
Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.08720, 1.13136 · CT20 3EP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118480
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.cheritonprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cheriton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cheriton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Cheriton Primary School a good school?
Cheriton Primary School scores 71.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Cheriton Primary School?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cheriton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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