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Swingate Primary School
Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8TJ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.9 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
654
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive key stage 2 results, this primary school boasts an 81% achievement rate in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school outperforms 72% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. However, only 8% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 November 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%. | 81% | Top 11% 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 British80.6%
White Other3.4%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
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51.33268, 0.54481 · ME5 8TJ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN118509
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.swingate.medway.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Swingate Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Swingate Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 November 2014.
Is Swingate Primary School a good school?
Swingate Primary School scores 71.9/100 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.
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