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Newington Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.9 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
248
Capacity
236
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting a positive school community. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more rigorous academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 14 May 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.6%
Gypsy/Roma8.5%
Black African5.6%
White Other3.6%
traveller_irish2.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.35664, 0.66927 · ME9 7LB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118649
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.newington.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newington Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Newington Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is Newington Church of England Primary School a good school?
Newington Church of England Primary School scores 65.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Newington Church of England Primary School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newington Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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