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Ulcombe Church of England Primary School
The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.8 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
70
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it shows limited academic performance with only 15% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 99% of schools nationally for this measure. The school serves a small community of 70 pupils, which may contribute to a close-knit environment, but the overall performance statistics suggest there may be challenges to address in raising academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 27 April 2016Older 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
Gypsy/Roma51.4%
White British27.1%
traveller_irish17.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Location
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51.21011, 0.64429 · ME17 1DU
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118631
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websiteulcombekentsch.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ulcombe Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 April 2016.
Is Ulcombe Church of England Primary School a good school?
Ulcombe Church of England Primary School scores 5.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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