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Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8BX, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.0 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
86
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas, with 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 8%. The school serves a small community of 86 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment, though the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2013Older 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Location
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51.17156, 0.17983 · TN11 8BX
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118720
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.penshurstschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2013.
Is Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 23.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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