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Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.5 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
315
Capacity
331
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school faces challenges in delivering quality education. However, it's noteworthy that the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is significantly above the national average, placing it in the top 4% of schools. Despite this strength, the low scores for higher standards indicate room for growth, making it essential for parents to consider the school's overall performance and support systems.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.39366, 0.31844 · DA3 7PW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118711
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.langafel.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 2.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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