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Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
West Street, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1JZ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.4 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
395
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted as of February 2024, this primary school demonstrates a strong performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 91% nationally. However, the percentages for higher standards are notably low, with only 2% of students reaching this benchmark. Overall, parent satisfaction and community engagement appear to be strong, but prospective families may want to consider the limited data on progress and achievement in higher standards.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Gypsy/Roma2.8%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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51.24381, 0.66446 · ME17 1JZ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118622
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.harrietsham.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School a good school?
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School scores 13.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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