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Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Darman Lane, Laddingford, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6BL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.9 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
83
Capacity
101
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 63%, which places it in the top 56% of schools nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, the school serves a small community, fostering a nurturing environment for its 83 pupils.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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
White British69.9%
Gypsy/Roma12.0%
White Other7.2%
traveller_irish3.6%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Location
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51.20455, 0.41587 · ME18 6BL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118637
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.laddingford.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 37.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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