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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5EA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.1 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
151
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
Black African6.6%
White Other4.6%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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51.24988, 0.42146 · ME18 5EA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118632
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Wateringbury Church of England Primary School a good school?
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School scores 82.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Wateringbury Church of England Primary School?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wateringbury Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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