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Tunbury Primary School
Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9HY, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.7 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
534
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for its 534 students, with parent satisfaction likely influenced by its positive inspection outcome.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
Black African4.3%
White Other3.4%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.33377, 0.52132 · ME5 9HY
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118493
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.tunbury.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Tunbury Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Tunbury Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Tunbury Primary School a good school?
Tunbury Primary School scores 33.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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