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Sandling Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.9 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a strong commitment to education, reflected in its KS2 results where 67% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 7 May 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%. | 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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child feels safe
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.1%
White Other6.7%
Black African3.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.29172, 0.53174 · ME14 2JG
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118511
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sandling.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandling Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sandling Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Sandling Primary School a good school?
Sandling Primary School scores 68.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Sandling Primary School?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sandling Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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