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Palmarsh Primary School
St George's Place, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6NE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.6 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
201
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
144%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. It performs well in key stage 2, with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2016Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Progress is communicated
99%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.6%
White Other5.5%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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51.06291, 1.04981 · CT21 6NE
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118490
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.palmarsh.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Palmarsh Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Palmarsh Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2016.
Is Palmarsh Primary School a good school?
Palmarsh Primary School scores 61.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Palmarsh Primary School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Palmarsh Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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