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Kingswood Primary School

Cayser Drive, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3QF, Kent


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.3 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
130
Capacity
140
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 67% of schools nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. While 58% of pupils meet expected levels, only 11% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider the school's performance in challenging higher achievers.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 May 2013Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.58%Bottom 33% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.11%Top 31% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
Gypsy/Roma3.1%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
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51.22699, 0.63461 · ME17 3QF

School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118524
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Kingswood Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Kingswood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2013.

Is Kingswood Primary School a good school?

Kingswood Primary School scores 44.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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