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Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Platinum Way, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8FH, Kent


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.4 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
164
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in KS2 expected outcomes, this primary school places itself in the top 89% nationally for reading, writing, and maths. However, only 44% of pupils meet the expected standard, and none achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 75% recommending the school, suggesting a generally positive community environment.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 21 October 2015Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.44%Bottom 11% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (61 responses)
3.6
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child feels safe
90%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
12% disagree
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of subjects
84%
Behaviour is good
77%
School keeps me informed
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Progress is communicated
69%
School has high expectations
67%
School supports development
62%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other7.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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51.29296, 0.32651 · TN15 8FH

School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118728
School typeVoluntary aided school

Frequently asked questions
What is Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 October 2015.

Is Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?

Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 13.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.

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