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Long Mead Community Primary School
Waveney Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
122
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
With 85% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school offers a supportive community environment, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 47% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, there are no students achieving at a higher standard, indicating room for growth in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child is happy
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
81%
My child feels safe
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.0%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Indian4.1%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
White Other2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Location
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51.21314, 0.27154 · TN10 3JU
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118575
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.long-mead.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Long Mead Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Long Mead Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Long Mead Community Primary School a good school?
Long Mead Community Primary School scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Long Mead Community Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Long Mead Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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