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St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.9 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
111
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 90% of schools, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. The percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 stands at 75%, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Additionally, 85% of parents express satisfaction, highlighting a positive community atmosphere, although the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively modest at 19%.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
White Other1.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Location
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51.40691, 0.19552 · BR8 7PJ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118590
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 89.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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