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Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Vicarage Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6DP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.0 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
164
Capacity
168
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 56% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is lower at 12%, parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% expressing willingness to recommend the school. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11, although further improvement could enhance its academic standing.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2019Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School responds to concerns
71%
Good range of subjects
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
School has high expectations
67%
School keeps me informed
63%
Good range of extra-curricular
58%
School supports development
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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51.22541, 0.43458 · ME18 6DP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118638
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.yalding.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2019.
Is Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 48.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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