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Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
School Lane, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9NL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.5 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
255
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where it ranks in the top 93% of schools for expected reading, writing, and maths. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 69% of respondents recommending the school, which may reflect varying experiences within the community.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2015Older 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
86%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
76%
My child makes good progress
71%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School supports development
69%
School has high expectations
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
Black African5.9%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.33342, 0.76644 · ME9 9NL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118730
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bapchildprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2015.
Is Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores 12.5/100 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 Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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