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Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2PH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.5 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
500
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strengths in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, with 52% of students meeting these benchmarks. However, only 6% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school performs better than 24% of similar institutions, making it a solid choice for parents in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2013Older 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.36101, 1.05855 · CT5 2PH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118558
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.swalecliffeprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Swalecliffe Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Swalecliffe Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2013.
Is Swalecliffe Community Primary School a good school?
Swalecliffe Community Primary School scores 23.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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