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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Powder Mill Lane, High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9DY, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.5 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
333
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected rate in reading, writing, and mathematics at 59%, the school performs better than 65% of schools across the UK, indicating a solid foundation in key subjects. However, the recent Ofsted report rated it as "Requires Improvement," suggesting that there are areas needing attention. Additionally, the school has a low LocaleIQ score of 7.5, placing it in the bottom 8% of schools, which may impact resources and community engagement.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.7%
Asian Indian9.3%
Black African6.6%
White Other6.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.15340, 0.27108 · TN4 9DY
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118709
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.st-matthews-school.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 7.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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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