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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.2 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although only 7% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more advanced learners. Overall, it's a commendable choice for families seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 27 November 2014Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.6%
Asian Indian13.6%
White Other11.7%
Black African5.3%
Other4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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51.13971, 0.26992 · TN1 2EY
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118724
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2014.
Is St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School a good school?
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School scores 53.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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