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Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Common Road, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2BH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.9 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
173
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. However, only 23% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School keeps me informed
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
School supports development
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other6.4%
Gypsy/Roma4.0%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.11190, 0.55527 · TN17 2BH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118717
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School a good school?
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School scores 84.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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