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Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Spring Lane, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0UE, Kent


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. While only 3% achieve the higher standard, the overall results indicate a solid educational foundation. The school is well-regarded within the community, reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 65% of schools.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 10 July 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%.79%Top 15% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.16597, 0.23762 · TN3 0UE

School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118598
School typeVoluntary controlled school

Frequently asked questions
What is Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2013.

Is Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?

Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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