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Birchington Church of England Primary School
Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
442
Capacity
450
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 49% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 5%, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 80% recommending the school. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some challenges compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
Behaviour is good
77%
School has high expectations
74%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.37033, 1.30841 · CT7 0AS
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118693
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.birchington-primary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birchington Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birchington Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Birchington Church of England Primary School a good school?
Birchington Church of England Primary School scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Birchington Church of England Primary School?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Birchington Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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